Patterned after the US M1832 short sword, this Confederate version uses a grip with concentric rings and form of pommel identifiable as made by W. J. McElroy of Macon, Georgia, and differentiated from similar swords made by E.J. Johnston of the same city by its use of an unfullered blade and finished recesses at the ends of the crossguard on either side. The 18 3/8 inch long blade is 1 ¾ inches at its widest and shows some edge nicks and dark gray stains to a generally steel gray blade.

The brass hilt is 5 ½ inches long and has a medium tone, darker in recesses and a bit lighter on the ridges from handling. There are light dings to the raised edges of the crossguard channel from handling and some dings on the blade peen and top of the pommel. The leather washer on the underside of the guard is long gone, leaving the blade secure, but with a slight wiggle that could be corrected, but we have left it as it came to us.

The U.S. model 1832 had originally been a sword for NCOs, musicians, and others, and proved very popular among different branches of service in state forces even after the U.S. had officially relegated them to use by heavy artillery. A number of versions were made by southern makers during the Civil War. They are an impressive weapon and an interesting sub-category in collecting Confederate edged weapons.  [sr] [ph:L]

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