I have seen a sword, that has been documented as owned by Private Frank De Caro of the 5th Massachusetts "unattached" Infantry. I know that enlisted men may have carried a musician/NCO type sword. I know that enlisted men of the cavalry also carried sabers. Are there any other examples of enlisted men carrying swords during the Civil War that I am overlooking? Thank you in advance for any information. Sincerely, Mike Peters npeters102@aol.com

There were many types of swords used during the War by both Officers, NCO's, and the regular soldier. Below, I'll try to list a number of these swords. I'm also giving a website with pictures. Even though they are reproduction swords for sale, pictures are available of the different types of swords. Confederate http://www.legendaryarms.com/conswor.html Cavalry Sabre Cavalry Army of North Virginia Sword College Hill Arsenal Sword Texas Dragoon Sabre Mounted, Artillery Officer's Sabre Cavalry Officer's Sabre Staff Officer's (Froelich) Sword Standard NCO (Non Commissioned Officers) Sword Louis Haiman & Brother Infantry/Naval Officer's Sword Foot Officer's Sword Difilho New Orleans Field/Foot Officer's Sword Field & Staff Officer's Sabre CS/British Naval Officer's Sword Foot Artillery Sword (looks like a Roman sword) Union http://www.legendaryarms.com/civilwarswords.html Heavy Cavalry Sabre (Wrist Breaker) USN Naval Cutlass US Dragoon Sabre Foot Officer's Sword Army NCO Sword US Light Artillery Sword US Foot Artillery Sword US Musician Sword Light Cavalry Sabre Artillery Officer's Sabre Cavalry Officer's Sabre Field & Staff Officer's Sword NCO Field & Staff Sword US Naval Officer's Sword Marine NCO Sword There were also many types of knives including the Bowie that was widely used. Edward