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I know almost nothing about swords and sabers used in the American Civil War. What little I know I have learned here in this Forum.
I've especially wondered about swords and sabers with beautifully etched blades. Aside from send-off presentations or post-war honors, how common were such fancy weapons? Could an officer simply walk into a shop near his post or in a major city or contact a supplier and purchase a weapon with his name and unique design? How likely were such beautifully decorated weapons that survived to have actually been carried in combat? Thanks in advance for your responses!
I've especially wondered about swords and sabers with beautifully etched blades. Aside from send-off presentations or post-war honors, how common were such fancy weapons? Could an officer simply walk into a shop near his post or in a major city or contact a supplier and purchase a weapon with his name and unique design? How likely were such beautifully decorated weapons that survived to have actually been carried in combat? Thanks in advance for your responses!