North America, Mexican Revolution circa 1910. Infantry sword with well wrapped guard and handle in black leather with white leather stitched in the traditional fashion. Blade a straight single edge with flat spine, engraved with light patterns of circles, lines and squares to the ricasso / blade. Scabbard in a light brown leather with a twisted loop and two tassels of leather. The Mexican Revolution of 1910 was a 10-year conflict between revolutionaries and political rivals for control of Mexico. The revolution began when liberals and intellectuals challenged the 34-year dictatorship of Porfirio Diaz, who had been in power since 1877. Size 21 1/2" L, blade 16 3/8" L