American Mexican War CIVIL War Officer Sword Presentation Grade Scabbard Ca 1845

THIS TYPE SWORD WAS ALSO USED BY EARLY CONFEDERATE FORCES EARLY DURING CIVIL WAR. The pommel is in the form of a knight's head and his linked to the flat and flared branches of the crossguard by a chainlink knuckleguard. The grip is in good condition, made of bone, round in cross section, with deeply incised geometric designs. The blade is double edged and spearpointed. The scabbard is brass, with deeply engraved designs and two carrying rings for carriage by sword slings on a waistbelt. The brass hilt and scabbard have a matching, untouched, aged patina. The item "AMERICAN MEXICAN WAR CIVIL WAR OFFICER SWORD PRESENTATION GRADE SCABBARD CA 1845" is in sale since Wednesday, August 22, 2018.

This item is in the category "Collectibles\Militaria\1784-1860\Original Period Items". The seller is "rachelemandelgallery" and is located in Chicago Heights, Illinois. This item can be shipped worldwide.

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