More Information on the Antiques Click Images to see Enlargement A letter accompanies this sword stating that it belonged to Dr. Daniel Gilbert, a Civil War surgeon, who served from 1861 to 1864. The letter is from a direct descendant of Gilbert and the sword has been in the family since Gilbert's demise in the 1870's. It's a model 1860 Staff and Field Officers Sword, which became mandatory for use by army staff and field officers in 1872. It's in excellent condition overall and quite ornate with engraving on both sides of the blade.
Sheath is chromed and also in excellent condition.
Accepting offers on this weapon, which includes the letter from Gilbert's descendant and another document confirming his military record. For more information, please call or email. Stands about 12 inches high and has a brass handle for convenient portability. Exceptional and in excellent condition. This device was used to track barometric pressure at sea.