This sword is a Model 1840 NCO sword with a 32 1/2 inch straight blade with some frosted patriotic and martial etching and a the Clauberg maker's mark on the left ricasso. The hilt has some floral engraving and does not have a languet on the left side. The black leather scabbard has floral engraved brass fittings and is inscribed "J.R. Walker./45 Reg M.V.M./from his/fellow clerks/Oct. 1862." James R. Walker as an orderly sergeant in Company K of the 45th Regiment, Massachusetts Volunteer Militia. He was 19 when he enlisted on Sept. 30, 1862, and mustered in on Oct. 7. He mustered out on July 7, 1863.

Very fine with a bright blade with distinct etching and frosting and isolated minor discoloration, light aged patina on the fine hilt, distinct engraving on the hilt and scabbard fittings, the latter partially loose, and some bends and flaking on the repainted, reglued leather scabbard.