Original U.S. Civil War Army Officer's M1860 Dress Parade Sword with Scabbard named to J.B. Joncas U.S. Equipment There are no markings beyond

There are no markings beyond a number 9 impressed into the "action"

looking a bit like a snake having eaten a large egg

and “FW” for King Friedrich Wilhelm

though as mentioned it has been sanded down a bit

British strategy changed

Original U.S. Civil War Army Officer's M1860 Dress Parade Sword with Scabbard named to J.B. Joncas U.S. Equipment There are no markings beyondOriginal Item: One of a Kind. This is the standard Union Officer's Dress or Parade Sword Model 1860, issued during the Civil War. This example however is a particularly upmarket version, with many high end gilt brass alloy appointments. Officer's were usually responsible for purchasing their own dress swords, so they varied considerably in quality and style. This sword is marked on the ricasso by the company that marketed it as part of the etching: