Classic original Civil War Officer’s Sabre manufacturer unknown. Possibly an Ames or Roby made. Standard US single edge blade with a stopped fuller. Blade measures 32 ¼ by 1 1/8 inch at the ricasso. The obverse side of the blade etching very faint. No markings on the ricasso. Reverse side has a modern stamp “1864”, etching faint on blade. Semi-gray patina with no rust/pitting. Brass hilt polished, standard three branch guard with cast floral design in knuckle-bow, with scroll design on bottom knuckle-bow near pommel cap. Pommel cap with standard. Quillon has American winged spread eagle. Wood grip covered by brown leather with double twisted wire. Leather in very good condition. Steel scabbard nice dark patina, wear to drag, no major dings. Leather washer modern replacement.  [ws]

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