This solid steel Confederate, cut-down saber was dug in Kerrville, Tennessee in 1970. Kerrville is a very old town that has had a train track running through it since the mid-1800’s. Confederate camps were all along the tracks at Kerrville and Atoka during the war. This was a route from Memphis, which is about 15 miles South of Kerrville, going North and East towards Nashville. This sword was dug within 100 feet of the track. Nathan Bedford Forrest was frequently in this area with his cavalry. Forrest trained his men at Randolph, which is 10 miles West of Kerrville.

This was a cavalry saber that was cut down to the size of a dagger measuring approx. 15 ½ inches long. It was likely cut down by a Confederate soldier for easier, quicker use in fighting.

The blade is pitted from being in the ground. The man who found it painted the D guard with rust resistant paint.  The blade is marked “US” close to the hilt.

Included is a letter of documentation of where it was recovered.

This would be an excellent addition to any Confederate collection.  [sm]

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