Union Army Uniforms and Insignia of the Civil War

Sword Knot

Sword Knot

The sword knot served both a decorative and practical function. The purpose of a sword knot was to keep the sword from being totally knocked away from a mounted soldier. Enlisted men's saber knots were made of black leather.


MORE: Photograph of Sword Knot in use.
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