This fine reproduction saber is a faithful copy of ones used. The blade is hand forged from high carbon steel. The leather handle is wire wrapped. Befitting theor rank, this sword displays a high degree of ornamentation. The brass guard has hand chased foliage and "U.S." between the branches. The blade is etches with foliage, military trophies, "U.S.", "E Pluribus Unum" and "Iron Proof." During the years before the war, many Confederate officers, including General Robert E. Lee, carried this sword in Indian campaigns. Brass pommel, scabbard is blue steel with three brass mountings.