US FEDERAL PERIOD HORSEMAN'S SABER.

US Federal Period import saber with curved blade that features a single, wide fuller. Neatly fire blued and etched panels adorn the blade for over half of its length. The panels feature foliate and patriotic motifs, including two stands of arms, one is topped with a liberty cap. The blade exhibits patina with the fire bluing absent from the lower portion of the blade. Marked "Solingen" on obverse ricasso and "P. Knecht" on reverse ricasso. The blade markings are recorded twice, once stamped behind the languets and once in script on the gold wash. Brass hilt with stirrup knucklebow. Brass dove head pommel, full backstrap, and dove head pommel. The hilt exhibits a pleasing patina. Carved bone grip with honey patina. The saber is complete with its gilded scabbard that features two carry rings. Scabbard exhibits scattered blemishes and handling marks. CONDITION: Good.

Item Dimensions: L: 35"

Name

Value

Blade Length

29 - 1/2"

Overall Length

34"