OF - FAIR- some major parts replaced; minor replacement parts may be required; metal rusted, may be lightly pitted all over, vigorously cleaned; rounded edges of metal and wood; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal partly obliterated; wood scratched, bruised, cracked or repaired where broken; in fair working order or can be easily repaired and placed in working order.

Manufactured in 1862. The unmarked sword has a 31 1/2" long curved blade and a metal scabbard marked "C.H.C. BROWN" (overall good). According to research provided by the consignor, Brown of New Orleans, LA served in the 1st Co. Battalion, Washington, Louisiana artillery during the Civil War for 4 years. He was wounded and captured at Gettysburg on 5 Jul. 1863, and was again captured in Oct. 1864. The research includes photocopies of Brown's military service records.