See The American Sword, Peterson #77 and pattern still in current use for most officer’s other than Naval, Plated hilt with composition finger stall composition grip. 30” blade decorated over 2/3 its length U S, foliage, Eagle, military trophies, and engraved officer’s name. The forte with N S MEYER INC WEST GERMANY dating the sword to 1949-90. Crisp excellent with very minor paint spatter which comes off with the finger nail.