31-1/2" lustrous Clauber blade with gold highlighted 9" patriotic panels mounted in silver-plated solid brass scabbard with gilt relief mounts. Hilt features a full standing silver-plated Indian maiden wearing tobacco leaf skirt. Pommel exhibits a full relief American eagle on patriotic shield. This is quite an ornate Civil War era surplus sword with "1873" presentation. SIZE: PROVENANCE: The spectacular collections of Ray Bentley featuring the finest and rarest deluxe antique Winchesters in the world. CONDITION: Very fine overall. Blade retains virtually all its orig luster with only minor blemishes. Hilt and scabbard and mountings retain about half of their orig silver and gold plating. Drag is missing its retaining screw. 53094-150 JS (4,000-5,000)