Measuring 38 inches in overall length, this sword features a fine 32 inch double fuller blade with sharp etching, showing vine work along the spine, scrollwork and martial/patriotic motifs on both sides, and the Horstmann address in 3 etched lines above the right ricasso. The hilt is gilt-finished brass, with pierced-through vine work and "U.S." between the knuckle bows, laurel wreath on the pommel, and a sharkskin grip with brass wire wrap. With an numbered blue steel/gilt brass scabbard, showing oak leaf decoration on the suspension bands.