Original U.S. Exquisite Presentation Model 1860 Army Staff and Field Officer Sword with Etched Blade by Shannon, Miller & Crane, NYC, N.Y. Japanese Navy and still has intact corner

and still has intact corner reinforcements

The 1916 date and hook on the scabbard throat show that this is in fact a scabbard for the earlier Model 1910 bolo

House of Representatives for 14 years

The bottom cap still comes off

This uniform collection was acquired directly from a veteran’s family

Original U.S. Exquisite Presentation Model 1860 Army Staff and Field Officer Sword with Etched Blade by Shannon, Miller & Crane, NYC, N.Y. Japanese Navy and still has intact cornerOriginal 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,