When did the us military stop using swords on the battlefield?

when did the US military stop issuing swords as weapons and strictly ceremonial pieces? I'm guessing the 1870's any specific year?When did the us military stop using swords on the battlefield?
CUTLASS USED IN WAR 1812. USED BY US NAVY

British 1804 Pattern Royal Navy

Boarding Cutlass

(used by the Royal Navy throughout the Napoleonic Wars including Trafalgar and the War of 1812. Captured ones used in the US Navy)



http://www.militaryheritage.com/swords2.鈥?/a>



Will check further but I tend to agree with your date. listed to date. zena



USA CIVIL WAR

USA Civil War 1855-1865.

CIVIL WAR SWORDS USED IN BATTLE

http://www.civil-war-sword.com/index.htm鈥?/a>When did the us military stop using swords on the battlefield?
probably during the civil war. technological advances in artillery/rifles/guns increased significantly during this war.