Manufactured circa 1815-1840, most known examples of this pattern were manufactured in Europe and imported, with this example hailing from Solingen, Germany. Overall length is 39 1/2 inches, with a 34 1/2 inch curved single fuller blade with a 10 1/4 inch panel of niter blue decorated with etched and gold washed American patriotic designs, "K.V.S." and "a/Solingen" on the ricassos. Silver-plated brass hilt, with a two-branch guard, elongated oval languets, and a wire wrapped leather grip. With a brass-fitted iron scabbard.

Very good plus. Mild spotting is present on the steel, with the scabbard lightly polished, some light pitting on the fine blade, and 50% of the original niter blue finish. The grip is fair, with some exposed wood and cord. A well aged patina is present on the hilt.