Original U.S. Civil War Army Officer's M1860 Dress Parade Sword with Scabbard named to J.B. Joncas U.S. Equipment but on the other hand

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Chamberlain's younger brother

Ploesti was the target on the 9th and the 15th with Lt

There is a sizable dent right above the decal on the top of the helmet

looking a bit like a snake having eaten a large egg

Original U.S. Civil War Army Officer's M1860 Dress Parade Sword with Scabbard named to J.B. Joncas U.S. Equipment but on the other handOriginal Item: One of a Kind. This is the standard Union Officer's Dress or Parade Sword Model 1860, issued during the Civil War. This example however is a particularly upmarket version, with many high end gilt brass alloy appointments. Officer's were usually responsible for purchasing their own dress swords, so they varied considerably in quality and style. This sword is marked on the ricasso by the company that marketed it as part of the etching: