Original U.S. Exquisite Presentation Model 1860 Army Staff and Field Officer Sword with Engraved Blade by Ridabock & Co of New York MG 42 Mounts what we now call Belgium

what we now call Belgium became part of the New United Kingdom of the Netherlands

straps are present and functional

with the ones closest to the cross guard being of dark red

or whether it was removed

and even still has the safety on the right side of the action

Original U.S. Exquisite Presentation Model 1860 Army Staff and Field Officer Sword with Engraved Blade by Ridabock & Co of New York MG 42 Mounts what we now call BelgiumOriginal Item: One Of A Kind: This original M1860 Staff and Field officers sword is one of many produced by various manufacturers from the Civil War to the turn of the century. American manufactured by the Ridabock & Company military goods firm of New York City. This post war M1860 sword specimen is an edged weapon that was designed mostly for ceremonial use. The straight, double edged steel blade measures 31 long and features a diamond shaped cross