{"product_id":"civil-war-era-u-s-nco-sword-1863-dated-emerson-silver-trenton-nj-marked","title":"Civil War Era U.S. NCO Sword — 1863 Dated Emerson \u0026 Silver Trenton NJ 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\u003e1863\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and marked \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eU.S. \/ DFM \/ 1863\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on one side of the ricasso. The opposite side is marked \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEmerson \u0026amp; Silver \/ Trenton, NJ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a known Civil War period maker\/supplier of edged weapons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is the classic brass-hilt U.S. NCO sword pattern, featuring a straight blade, brass guard, knuckle bow, and ribbed brass grip. The sword has a great untouched attic\/barn-fresh look with honest age and patina throughout. The blade shows heavy dark patina, oxidation, staining, and surface wear, while the brass hilt has an attractive mellow aged finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA desirable original Civil War sword with clear wartime date and maker markings. Great for a Civil War collection, U.S. militaria display, or edged weapon 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 1863\u003cbr\u003e Marked U.S. \/ DFM \/ 1863\u003cbr\u003e Marked Emerson \u0026amp; Silver, Trenton NJ\u003cbr\u003e Brass guard and knuckle bow\u003cbr\u003e Ribbed brass grip\u003cbr\u003e Straight blade\u003cbr\u003e Classic Union NCO sword pattern\u003cbr\u003e Good untouched display piece\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 heavy age patina, oxidation, staining, and surface wear. Brass hilt shows patina, scratches, and handling wear. No scabbard shown\/included. Markings are visible but show age and wear. Please review all photos closely for exact condition.\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":42941307420749,"sku":null,"price":325.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/9229\/8829\/files\/C57C9BA8-B1E6-4510-864B-7DBF8AA70B18.jpg?v=1777661295","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyrebellionantiques.com\/products\/civil-war-era-u-s-nco-sword-1863-dated-emerson-silver-trenton-nj-marked","provider":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}