US CIVIL WAR M1850 FOOT OFFICER'S SWORD.

US CIVIL WAR M1850 FOOT OFFICER'S SWORD. Civil War M1850 Foot Officer's Sword. Double etched blade that is decorated with panels that feature patriotic and foliate motifs for over half its length. Inspector marked "J.H." on obverse ricasso and "1862" on reverse ricasso. Blade exhibits a light gray patina with scattered blemishes and freckling. Open scrollwork on the guard, laurel leaves engraved on pommel, and tiered cap. Center swelled, grooved wood grip to accommodate twisted brass wire over the shagreen wrap. Guard with pleasing patina and nice amounts of gilding. Complete with leather scabbard that features brass mounts. Mounts exhibit a pleasing patina. Scabbard body remains intact with scattered crazing and surface cracks. Recoloring and touched up in areas. Sword fits all the way in scabbard except for a half inch. CONDITION: Good. Item Dimensions: 38 - 1/2"Name Value Blade Length 30 - 1/2" Overall Length 36", Item Dimensions:, Name, Value, Blade Length, 30 - 1/2", Overall Length, 36"

Estimate:$500

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