The common soldier has received much more attention than the common seaman and his officers. Yet, for all that this sword symbolizes, very few scholars have given much attention to it or the sailors who used it in the Civil War.
The sword is still used in the Navy today, albeit for ceremonial purposes. However, even as the Navy was in the midst of its transition, one thing remained in place: The U.S. The bearer of this sword was a member of a United States Navy that rapidly grew in power during the Civil War, increasing its enlistment 500% and developing the first ironclad ship. – 1864 US Naval Dress Regulations (photo via Smithsonian) Scabbards of black leather mounting of yellow gilt. The Naval Cutlass Sword can be used with the right hand.By Cameron Sauers ’21 For all officers, Swords shall be a cut-and-thrust blade, not less than twenty-six nor more than twenty-nine inches long half-basket hilt grip white. Perfect for Renaissance fairs, Pirate festivals, and theatrical productions, the Naval Cutlass Sword also makes an elegant addition to any collection. The wooden scabbard is similarly wrapped in leather, with a brass locket and chape. The handle is wrapped in black leather and trimmed in brass. The sweeping falchion blade displays a single wide fuller, reducing the weight of the naval sword without sacrificing strength. An anchor is etched on the ricasso of the stainless steel blade.
Favored by privateers and pirates, the short cutlass blade was formidable as a boarding weapon. Based on the M1860 cutlass used by the US Navy during the Civil War, this Naval Cutlass Sword features a brass hand guard and pommel.
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