The blade surface is bright with light scattered mottling and the upper third shows some light rub marks from drawing and returning the saber in the scabbard over time. Edge has several small nicks. The obverse ricasso is marked “U.S.” over worn inspector’s initials that only shows the letter “A.” The date is also worn but reads “1862.” Reverse ricasso is blank.

The brass knuckle bow, guard and pommel cap have a nice light patina. The knuckle bow has a carved Roman numeral “XX” on one side. The leather of the grip shows some light wear in the form of small closed splits. The twisted wire wrap is complete. Brass pommel cap bears inspector’s initials of “A.D.K.” which would match the worn initials on the blades ricasso.

The blued scabbard is free of dents. The drag is also stamped “A.D.K.” Both mounts and rings are present.  [ad]

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