An officers sabre in metal scabbard. Blade length 75.7cm.; width at bolster 1.

7cm.; length with handle 91.2cm., length in scabbard 96.7cm. Fou-sided steel blade. Maker"s mark "The Pettibons MFG.CR Cincinnati.0." on bolster. Etched floral pattern on forte, trophies and US symbols. Guard with two ferrules, one of them folding, pin missing. Cast brass quillons and pommel. American eagle with shield on chest and standards on front ferrule, shield and trophies on folding ferrule. All-metal scabbard with brass fittings. United States, 1870 - 80s.