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MODEL 1872 U.S. CAVALRY OFFICERS SABER & SCABBARD

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:300.00 USD Estimated At:600.00 - 920.00 USD
MODEL 1872 U.S. CAVALRY OFFICERS SABER & SCABBARD
HERE IS A MODEL 1872 U.S. CAVALRY OFFICERS SABER & SCABBARD.  SLIGHTLY CURVED BLADE-BLADE IS 32" LONG--GRIP IS LEATHER COVERED WOOD WITHTWISTED WIRE WRAP--THE POMMEL IS OF THE Phrygian helmet style--decorated with laurel leaves and a shield in relief--guard is a half basket--branches decorated with laurel leaf--the side of the counter-guard toward the grip bears an eagle in profile and a circle of 13 stars--below the crossguard are sun-rays--the leather buffer remains above the ricasso that is unmarked--hilt hardware is brass--scabbard is war darkened with brass fittings--blade is un-decorated and shows some age