1872 CAVALRY OFFICER'S SWORD

See The American Sword, Peterson #86.  Custer era and showing distinctive Western Frontier character. 31 3/4" broad fullered blade unmarked. Brass hilt with three bar guard and wire wrapped leather covered grip (minor flakes). The iron scabbard, with near all original plating, lacks the tip mount and appears to have never had one as there is no indication of loss on the surface or evidence of a mounting screw.  Blade crisp with a little darkening at the ricasso. Early Custer era example with great age appearance which exudes Western/cowboy character.