This non-regulation Model 1850 Officer's sword from c. 1860s was mostly likely purchased for presentation to a Civil War veteran and features a lightly curved 32 inch blade decorated with scroll, martial, and patriotic etched patterns including "US" and "Pro virtute bellica" ("For war merit" or "For military virtue") on the left side, along with W. CLAUBERG/knight logo/SOLINGEN" on the left ricasso and "IRON PROOF" on the spine. The gilt brass hilt has "US" and oak leaf and acorn patterns on the guard, an eagle head quillion, and inlaid beads bordering the amethyst inlaid pommel. The grip is German silver. The scabbard has gilt brass fittings, with laurel and scroll accents, and a nickeled body.

Fine with distinct etching, mottled gray patina along the blade along with minor pitting, traces of gilt finish in the etching mainly towards the hilt, much of the original gilt finish remaining on the hilt and scabbard fittings, aged patina on the exposed brass, light patina on the grip, and bright nickel scabbard.