Discounted Civil War Sword

It is entirely possible that one of your ancestors once bravely fought wielding a Civil War Sword. Many Americans can trace their family history back to a Civil war veteran. My Mother’s side of the family was still in Europe during the time of the War Between the States. On my Father’s side, I had relatives fighting for the Confederacy as well as other family members who fought for the Union as did many in those tumultuous times of brother against brother.

In the northern states, a specified number of men between the ages of 18-45 from every community were drafted into the Union army. Soldiers were issued uniforms but officers were expected to buy their own. Companies awarded government contracts followed strict US military guidelines in manufacturing weapons such as a Civil War sword.

Confederate commander, General Stonewall Jackson walked around with his right hand in the air supposedly to balance poor circulation in his body. Because his right arm was longer than the left and he was right-handed, he believed his right hand was getting more blood than the left. He raised his hand to allow the blood to flow into the left hand. Although this physical feature posed no handicap for the General to wield his mighty Civil War sword in battle. In 1863, ironically, Jackson was accidentally shot on the battlefield causing the need for doctors to amputate his shorter left arm. Stonewall died of complications eight days later.

When Stonewall heard the report that the enemy was winning at the Battle of Bull Run, he replied, “Then sir, we will give them the bayonet”! General Stonewall Jackson has been quoted saying that when the time of war comes, “My advice is to draw the sword and throw away the scabbard”.

You can own your own Civil War replica of the Model 1850 U.S. Officer’s Sword carried by the General. The slightly curved engraved blade has ornate details, semi-basket brass guard, and brass mounted steel scabbard. (Which we do not suggest you throw away!)