This College Hill, Nashville, TN manufacture foot officer's sword is the only standard Confederate Army officer's pattern made with a shark skin grip. There are a handful of this pattern known and when discernible there is a "CSA" etched on the blade. This example, though etching is visible in areas, the CSA is not. This sword however has been mounted in a reutilized militia scabbard and has been emblazoned with a large "C.S." between scabbard mounts. Very similar in style to the scabbard seen on early E.J. Johnston, Macon, GA foot officer's swords. This is a unique Confederate example that will display beautifully. SIZE: CONDITION: Very good overall. 30" blade shows classic "pen-knife" style ricasso and fuller ring noted on College Hill products. Etched panels on blade have been polished out with exception of 8" or 9" of floral decoration towards blade's point. Blade is gray overall with areas of old sharpening, tool marks & pitting. Sword in scabbard displays quite nicely. Well fit. Engraved scabbard has earlier designs of hunter star and patriotic American eagle with various geometric & floral design. Between these designs and middle mounts are 5/8" pointilist style letters "C.S." Shark skin is typical of other swords of this pattern, being complete though open at seam, is complete with twisted wire wrap. Varying degrees of mustard colored patina, darker where unhandled. 50009-1 JS (8,000-12,000)