The sheath has most of the original blue finish intact. The mounts are nickel plated , this probably was issued to a Zouave unit.. Bright blade , no dents on the scabbard - no nicks or rust on the blade...
This is a scarce variation , only Emerson & sliver produced the steel scabbard variation. You see scabbardless examples all day long - the sheaths just never stood the test of time. This is the only one I've ever seen with nickel plated sheath mounts. A rare & desirable NCO sword! Don't pass it up! The item "CIVIL WAR NCO SWORD & Sheath Union Army Sergeants Sword Nice Cond" is in sale since Thursday, August 9, 2018. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Militaria\Civil War (1861-65)\Original Period Items\Edged Weapons".The seller is "phmical" and is located in Hoffman Estates, Illinois. This item can be shipped worldwide.