US M1872 Cavalry Officer Sword, Pasquale San Francisco Retailer
This item is listed for historical interest only. It was listed on our site previously but has been sold and is no longer available for purchase.
Sold for: $495.00

Original era manufacture. Polished steel blade measuring 34 inches in length with etched panels on each side. The blade runs straight and true with no corrosion issues. Pasquale name etched onto the reverse ricasso, leather bumper at the base of the blade. Ornately decorated three branch basket guard with a gild finish, black fish skin wrapped grip bound with a single strand of twisted brass wire. Dent free, chrome finished steel scabbard with brass suspension loops, drag and throat. Overall the sword is in beautiful condition the only minor flaw being the slight bending of the larger branch of the guard.