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Antique US Model 1872 Presentation Calvary Sword S

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:10.00 USD Estimated At:10.00 - 1,000.00 USD
Antique US Model 1872 Presentation Calvary Sword S
Antique 19 Century US Model 1872 Presentation Engraved Cavalry Sword (Officer's Sabre) w/ Scabbard, made about 1890 or so. These are easily distinguished by the cast brass hand guard. The guard has the Union eagle on the inside with the arrows of war in one talon and the branch of peace in the other. It also has the stars on the underside of the grip. The grip still retains the original sharkskin grip with a fantastic look all over. It retains all of the small strands of the double twist wire on top of the sharkskin that flank the central spring wire. The blade is full-length at 35 inches with a gorgeous color all over. The etching on the sword is still beautiful in all areas. The back side has the Eagle with the "E Pluribus Unum" motto and on the front side it has the "US" lettering. The sword is accompanied by the original scabbard. It has the officer style brass mounts, drag and throat intact. Shows signs of wear and use and some rust, please refer to pictures when bidding this lot to make your own determination.