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U. S. Model 1834 General Officers sword, attributed to manufacture by Frederick Widmann, in very g

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U. S. Model 1834 General Officers sword,  attributed to manufacture by Frederick  Widmann, in very g
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U. S. Model 1834 General Officers sword, attributed to manufacture by Frederick Widmann, in very good+ original condition showing finely hand engraved scabbard, etched blade, gilt mounts, formerly in the C. F.Runtsch collection. The blade is in very good condition, showing most of its fine etching, just some minor erosion, pinprick pitting just starting. The blade is at least very good+, the hilt shows 30-50% toninggold gilt with original wire wrap. The scabbard is very nicely engraved with U.S. and oak leaves and a Union type shield towards the tip. The scabbard shows 50-70% gold gilt, is in very good condition showinga few minor dents. A difficult U. S. Officers sword to obtain, and this is an exceptional example whose engraving on scabbard is pictured in the book that features the Runtsch collection. Est.:$2,500-$5,000