An officers sword and metal scabbard. Blade length: 75.7cm; width near bolster 1.

7cm.; length with hilt 91.2cm.; length in scabbard 96.7cm. Four-sided steel blade. Maker"s mark "The Pettibons MFG.CR Cincinnati.0." and cartouche on bolster. The obverse blade is etched with floral pattern, trophies and US state symbols. Guard with two ferrules (one folding, pin missing), cast brass quillons and pommel decorated with floral pattern. The obverse ferrule is decorated with American eagle, shield and trophies on folding ferrule. All-metal scabbard with brass fittings. USA, 1870-80s.