Since the 19th century, mortality from war wounds steadily decreased as surgeons on all sides of conflicts developed systems for rapidly moving the wounded from the battlefield to frontline hospitals where surgical care is delivered. Throughout most of the history of warfare, more soldiers died from disease than combat wounds, and misconceptions regarding the best timing and mode of treatment for injuries often resulted in more harm than good. By 1870 the blade width was reduced to about 3/4 of an inch and in the early 20th century the swords were made straight.īoth swords are manufactured by WKC Stahl und Metallwarenfabrik.The treatment of war wounds is an ancient art, constantly refined to reflect improvements in weapons technology, transportation, antiseptic practices, and surgical techniques. Model 1852 swords produced before and during the American Civil War had a blade approximately 1 inch wide and were slightly curved. Previously, the swords used by the coast guard were either navy swords or a personal preference. The sword was created in the aftermath of the first regulations on sidearms for military personnel. It is of similar style as officer's sword used by the United States Revenue Cutter Service, the predecessor of the Coast Guard. The only difference is that the Coast Guard Officers' Sword has US Coast Guard inscribed on it instead of US Navy. The Coast Guard Officers' Sword, used by the United States Coast Guard, is almost identical to the Model 1852 Naval Officers Sword. The requirement for US Navy officers to have swords was suspended during World War II.

It was the same style used by officers of the United States Revenue Cutter Service. The Model 1852 Naval Officers Sword was a sword produced for the United States Navy, which entered service in 1852 and was in use during the American Civil War. United States Revenue Cutter Service Officer's Sword

Civil war navy presentation sword