US Civil War Non-Regulation Officer’s Sword

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Import sword by W. Clauberg of Solingen, Germany featuring iron 3-branch guard with pierced eagle, “US” and “E PLURIBUS UNUM”; reverse scroll quillon. Fish skin grip with twisted brass wire (minor losses); integral backstrap. Slightly curved 32" blade with one broad and one narrow fuller, etched with acanthus decoration and eagle on one side and “US” on the other; “IRON PROOF” etched on spine; stamped maker’s mark on ricasso with standing knight and “W CLAUBERG/SOLINGEN”. Guard with dark brown patina; blade with scattered light pitting and rust marking. No scabbard. Overall length 37 1/2".

Item Details

Reference #:
SS1284
Quantity
1
Category
Militaria & Weapons
SubCategory
Edged Weapons & Knives
Department
Antiques (approx100yrs)
Year
ca. 1860
Dimensions
(Width x Height X Depth)
x x
Weight
Unknown
Condition
VG
Material