Book, "Historic American Swords", by Howard Crouch

“Historic American Swords” by Howard Crouch is an invaluable reference. The book includes all the basic swords in American military history, swords of men and officers 1607 through the 1960s, military regulation and militia swords, swords of the Army, Navy and Marine Corps., Swords of the Confederacy 1861-1865, Fraternal and military society swords. There are detail views of maker's markings, proof marks, and blade engraving for many. Pictured also are sword belts, plates, and other accoutrements of the swords. Also, a history of the sword; sword types and terminology; the role of the US Ordnance Department; makers - U. S., foreign and Confederate; nomenclature; details of designed, production and use. It is hard cover, 174 pages, and a full index. A “must have” for anyone interested in swords (Like new condition).