Original U.S. Exquisite Presentation Model 1860 Army Staff and Field Officer Sword with Etched Blade by Shannon, Miller & Crane, NYC, N.Y. Category_Flintlock Muskets and Rifles ) of 119323 indicating manufacture

) of 119323 indicating manufacture in 1862 and bears the bears on the top of the barrel:

with a barrel just under 13"

but in 40+ years

"War of the Year of the Yang Earth Dragon") in which the Samurai class was finally eliminated

Evident in the Newspaper etched illustrations of the period

Original U.S. Exquisite Presentation Model 1860 Army Staff and Field Officer Sword with Etched Blade by Shannon, Miller & Crane, NYC, N.Y. Category_Flintlock Muskets and Rifles ) of 119323 indicating manufactureOriginal Item: One Of A Kind: Beautiful Presentation Grade Model 1860 Staff and Field Officers Sword by the firm of Shannon, Miller & Crane of New York City, New York. Dating the Model 1860 Staff and Field Officers Sword is difficult as they were made from 1860 1900. Generally, the best way to date the sword is either by maker or the blade used on the sword itself. Shannon, Miller & Crane operated 1867 1896, which doesn't help much. However,