United States. A Civil War "Union" Knife United Republic of " The tunic measures 420

" The tunic measures 420 mm across the shoulders and 655 mm in length overall

but this privately-purchased example

45 mm x 57 mm

there are only two known recipients of the Iron Trefoil First Class Cross with Oakleaves: Leader of the Independent State of Croatia

97 mm x 114 mm

United States. A Civil War "Union" Knife United Republic of " The tunic measures 420In steel, magnetic, marked "SHEFFIELD" along with indistinguishable maker's mark above on the ricasso on one side, marked "UNION" in large capital letters on the blade on the other side, the handle bearing an ornate floral design, measuring 248 mm in length x 24 mm in width, not including the crossguard, pitting evident on the blade, fine.