US Indian Wars Era, M1872 Artillery Officers Sword,

Original era manufacture. Polished steel blade measuring 32 inches in length, etched design on each side of the blade, displaying U.S. and an American eagle. Even steel patina finish to the blade surface, no pitting, slide bend to the blade about halfway down its length.Gilded brass guard with a fishskin wrapped grip, bound with twisted brass wire. Dent free, nickel finished scabbard with a brass scabbard throat, suspension rings and chape.Scarce pattern original sword.