Though other swords were allowed by the regulations, this model was by far the most popular sword carried by officers during the American Civil War. During the years before the war, many Confederate officers, including General Robert E. Lee carried this sword in the Indian campaigns.
While other swords were allowed under the rules, this particular design was the most widely used sword among officers throughout the American Civil War. Before the war, many Confederate officers, including General Robert E. Lee, carried this model during their time in the Indian campaigns.