US Civil War M1860 Cavalry Sword, US Marked, Roby 1863

Original era manufacture. Polished steel blade measuring 34 inches in length, US & 1863 marked on one side, Roby makers marking on the other. The blade exhibits a bright patina finish, no corrosion issues, and runs straight and true. There are a few small nicks in the cutting edge. The brass guard has had the top branch removed, with the connecting points carefully smoothed down to the existing surface. None of the leather wrapping, or brass binding remains on the wooden grip, only scattered fragments in the recesses.