{"product_id":"civil-war-era-model-1840-1860-nco-sword-1861-dated-chicopee-marked","title":"Civil War Era Model 1840\/1860 NCO Sword — 1861 Dated Chicopee Marked","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor sale is an original \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCivil War era U.S. Non-Commissioned Officer sword\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, dated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1861\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and marked \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChicopee\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e at the ricasso. This is the classic brass hilt NCO pattern used by Union non-commissioned officers during the Civil War period, featuring a straight blade, brass guard, knuckle bow, and wire-wrapped grip.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe ricasso marking appears to read \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChicopee\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1861\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e date, making this a very desirable early-war dated example. The sword has an attractive untouched look with honest age, patina, and wear throughout. The brass hilt has a mellow aged patina, while the blade shows darkening, scattered oxidation, and surface spotting consistent with age. The grip and wire wrap are present and display well.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA solid Civil War edged weapon for display, militaria collecting, or a period arms collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Original Civil War era U.S. NCO sword\u003cbr\u003e Dated 1861\u003cbr\u003e Marked Chicopee at ricasso\u003cbr\u003e Brass guard and knuckle bow\u003cbr\u003e Wire-wrapped grip\u003cbr\u003e Straight single-edge blade\u003cbr\u003e Classic Union NCO sword pattern\u003cbr\u003e Excellent display piece for Civil War collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Good antique condition overall. Blade shows age patina, oxidation, staining, and surface wear. Brass hilt has mellow patina with handling wear and small marks. Grip and wire wrap are present. No scabbard shown\/included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFREE SHIPPING!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42941306404941,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/9229\/8829\/files\/E119C5E7-1311-4968-804C-F7A8F82A095F.jpg?v=1777660969","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyrebellionantiques.com\/products\/civil-war-era-model-1840-1860-nco-sword-1861-dated-chicopee-marked","provider":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}