Original U.S. Civil War Model 1850 Army Staff and Field Officer Sword with German Blade by W. Clauberg Swords as by 1943 the company

as by 1943 the company was well into 6 digit numbers

suitable for use by armored vehicles crews and paratroopers

The MkIII simple elastic chin strap is in perfect springy condition

It is also nicely marked on the underside of the trigger guard with serial number 1268 and manufacturer code KXS

Original U.S. Civil War Model 1850 Army Staff and Field Officer Sword with German Blade by W. Clauberg Swords as by 1943 the companyOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an absolutely original Model 1850 Staff and Field Officer's Sword with half basket brass hilt decorated with pierced floral decorations and U. S. molded into the guard. The sword's pommel is similarly decorated. The grip is SHARK SKIN bound with twisted brass wire to secure the grip. The slightly curved blade of 32" is in good shape, with some lovely etching in the middle, with U. S. on one side, and the