Officer's Sword Pack (Modify, Copy, No Transfer)
4 Items Included (more detailed descriptions of each item below):
Crimson Set and Gold Set both include:
Sword Sheath, steel
Sam Browne style belt
Crimson Sash (flexi-prims) or Gold Sash (flexi-prims)
Sword Blade with 3 built in animations (see below for animation instructions)
Preface:
Thank you for your interest in this Old Glory product! A great deal of care and work was put into these historically accurate, highly detailed items.
Please note that this is a highly detailed, modifiable outfit and may require some adjustment in order to fit on your avatar properly. Feel free to IM us if you have questions and be sure to join the Old Glory Sutlery Group for updates!
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Detailed Description:
This pack includes items called Gold and Crimson. They both have the same items listed below, the only difference is color of sash. Note that this sword is appropriate for officers of all ranks. All items have been bundled for your convenience.
Sword and Sheath (everything except Sword Blade attaches to stomach as object): The sword is attached and worn as shown, hanging from hook on belt's per period, it is not to hang forward in front of waist! This position will not affect unsheathing or sheathing sword. You will note the detail of the sword blade, handle and brass knuckle guard. Sheath is shown as the more durable steel type common in the war.
Belt: It is a regulation Sam Browne style belt (strap across shoulder) with all appropriate straps and 1851 U.S. Contract Issue brass buckle a gorgeously detailed group.
Sash: Constructed of flexi-prims, it comes in two colors, crimson and gold. There were regulations for the appropriate use of each color, but the fact is they were used interchangeably, so regardless of rank or service, just wear the one you prefer!
Animation Instructions:
Sword Blade should attach to Right Hand
SWORD COMMANDS
draw sword
draw sword 2
draw sword 3
sheath sword
(Each draw has a seperate idle pose animation)
FIGHTING WITH YOUR SWORD
(1) Hold your LEFT mouse button down, If you release it you will need to
press it in again to attack.
(2) Press a directional arrow key or the corrisponding W - A - S or - D key to attack in that direction.
History of Sword:
The sword was adopted April 9, 1850 and was regulation until the adoption of the Regulations of 1872. General Orders Number 21 of August 28, 1860 allowed a lighter alternate straight bladed sword called the Model of 1860 to be worn in place of the heavier Model of 1850. Photographic evidence suggests that the Model 1850 was more popular with officers during the Civil War, but in 1872 it was the Model 1860 that replaced the Model 1850. A Model 1850 staff and field officers' sword is much more likely to be Civil War era than a Model 1860, which was used to 1902, and more likely to be postwar.
The Model 1850 staff and field officers' sword was adopted at same time as the Model 1850 foot officers' sword and bears some resemblance to it. The staff and field officer's sword has a more elaborate half basket guard that bears the letters U.S. and other decorations. Both typically have 32 inch etched blades. Both may have leather or steel scabbards. These weapons were privately purchased by the officers and vary in the richness of their decoration. Some are presentation grade, extremely fancy weapons that were not intended for routine use. The design was based on a French pattern. Many of the Model 1850 swords were manufactured in France or Germany and imported into the United States.
The sword is beautify Made. But the animations let it all go. I felt like I was doing marital arts.
I never seen the other review. Otherwise I wouldn't of purchased it I like my equipment to feel real.. But overall its a good detailed build.
Sword is usable in DCS2 fighting, and is well made in detail. My only misgivning is the script used. While fast, the animation has me flipping around like I'm a martialartist. While this may be a minor thing, more serious RPers who are looking for more authenticity while fighting, may be turned off by it.