An autographed copy of “Louis Froelich: Arms-Maker to the Confederacy” by McAden and Fonvielle is included and discusses this sword pattern on pages 50-55. 31 ½ inch long by 1 7/8 inch wide blade with wide fuller. No etching is visible. The brass hilt has “CSA” on the guard and a leather wrapped grooved wood grip. Includes an iron scabbard with brass fittings along with a leather sword belt and yellow/gold trimmed pouch with “OHS” carved into the tab.

Very good. The blade has mottled gray patina and mild pitting along with some small nicks at the edge. The hilt has attractive aged patina. The grip is fair with the leather mostly worn away and some bare wood showing. The scabbard is good and has mottled gray and brown patina and mild oxidation. The leather goods are fair with moderate to heavy age and storage related wear. The included book is very fine with minimal wear.