Manufactured by Thomas, Griswold & Company of New Orleans. The company was active from 1861 to 1862 until they were put out of business by the Union occupation of the city. Spear tip double edged blade. The blade measures 21 1/4 inches long, with a double edged blade and spear tip and a minor leaf shaped swell in the blade about 2/3 of the way up. Marked "THOMAS, GRISWOLD, & Co" in an arc over "NEW-ORLEANS" on the left side above the guard. Brass knuckle guard with rolled edges and a upturned rear quillion, and a brass fish scale pattern grip with eagle decorated pommel.

Very good. The blade shows a mixed gray patina with some scattered minor pitting and some light dings. The brass shows a natural light and dark mixed aged patina, with the rear quillion being a later repaired replacement.