The blade on this saber meas. approx. 1 3/8 at the ricasso and is approx. 33.75 inches long. The blade has a slight curve and a clipped point. The surface of the blade is semi-bright with very light mottling. The edge has only one visible nick. The ricasso is marked with “P, OA” and “N. STARR, US” in four lines. The original leather washer is missing.

The hilt is set at an acute angle which is proper for these swords. The grip is of ribbed leather with an iron ferrule at bottom and an iron back strap that ends in a simple bird head pommel. The knuckle bow is also made of iron and is “D” shaped. The top is cut to receive a sword knot. The face of the knuckle bow is stamped with a “P.” The iron surfaces have darkened with age. The wire is missing from the grip and some of the leather has peeled off on one side.

The scabbard is iron and was japanned black. Both mounts and rings are present. The scabbard has no major dents but does have several very light and shallow ones. The surfaces also show light to moderate wear. The drag still has the reinforcing band at bottom.

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