37" OAL, with a gold accented and acid etched blade 30" long with a small animal-shaped makers mark on the right ricasso (possibly the Lauterjung & Co "Tiger" mark). The guard and pommel are gold washed, with sculpted patriotic motifs, and a gilt wire wrapped sharkskin grip. The scabbard is nickel plated with gilt hardware, etched "Presented to Lt. Homer W. Loomis/by the members of Co. L, 6th O.V.I." between the suspension bands. Included consignor research identifies the recipient as Homer Woolsey Loomis of Coldwater, Michigan, born 1877, deceased 1920, who started his career as an enlisted man with the "Toledo Cadets" of the Ohio National Guard, which would be reorganized as Company L, 16th Regiment Infantry, Ohio National Guard, which in turn would become the 6th Ohio Volunteer Infantry for the Spanish-American War. Having worked his way up to First Sergeant of Company L, Loomis was given an officer's commission and moved to Company F in 1898; it is believed that this sword was a parting gift from his former unit. The unit mustered out in 1900, following occupation duty in Cuba. In civilian life Loomis worked as a railmaster with the New York Central Railroad. A display plaque is also included, and three framed photos of American soldiers; one of the photos has a note on the matting explicitly identifying one of the men as Loomis during his time as First Sergeant.

Very good overall with minor spotting and handling marks.