United States Civil War M1840 Steel and Brass Cavalry Saber and Scabbard, C. R. Kirschbaum, Solingen, Prussia. Carbon steel sword with brass guard, the hilt covered in a leather and wood grip wrapped in twisted brass wire, the steel scabbard with two carrying rings, knight's head mark. Size in sheath: H: 43.25 in., W: 4.75 in., D: 4.25 in. Blade: H: 35.75 in.

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43.25 x 4.75 x 4.25 in