U.S. Civil War Era Militia Non-Commissioned Officer’s Sword Knights Head Pommel C.1850

In the early stages of the American Civil War, militias fought before standard armies were formed. This sword was manufactured for use by Non-Commissioned Officers of the state militias. 

This artifact comes from The Stone House Museum of Windsor N.Y. (Item S 24) Labeled on the blade & card. Catalog Information card from the museum comes with purchase. 

See The American Sword, Peterson #11 (Reference book)

Dimensions:
Overall Length: 31 3/4”
Blade Length: 25”