Item #69545 : Original period manufacture. Dark gray parkerized finish to the blade, pommel and Imperial marked guard. Heavy black plastic grips with operable gray steel lock button. The blade is very clean, with just a hint of sharpening to the edge. The small white marks on the blade came off with a quick wipe by yours truly. Standard M8A1 issue scabbard, with a black rack number 65 below the steel throat.