Very close in style to the 1821 regulation for Infantry Officers, but with a few deviations, which was not uncommon for American edged weapons from the 19th century. Overall length is 37 1/2 inches with a 32 1/2 inch straight single fuller blade fitted with an eight inch false edge, stamped "G" on the right ricasso, and decorated with gold highlighted patriotic and martial engraving set into 17 3/4 inch niter blue panels with feathered ends. The hilt is silver plated construction with no visible hallmarks, a spiral disc rear quillion, floral accented beaded knuckle guard, ribbed bone grip, and a "screaming eagle" style sculpted pommel. With a black leather sheath fitted out with a silver finished brass throat and tip.