US 1872 CAVALRY OFFICER'S SWORD

See The American Sword, Peterson #86. Custer era and showing distinctive Western Frontier character. 33" broad fullered blade, unmarked and crisp with gray patina. Brass hilt with three bar guard and wire-wrapped leather covered grip. Scabbard undented and retaining nearly all its plating. Brass mounts matching the hilt. Custer era example with great age appearance exuding Western/cowboy character.