Slightly curved 32 1/2 inch blade with broad, shallow fuller and 10 inch panel etched with conventional scrollwork; one side with US, the other with spread eagle over E Pluribus Unum riband. Ricasso with maker's markings W. Walscheid/Solingen. Nickeled brass hilt of British 1822 pattern, the guard with unusual cut-out of Federal eagle over US Grey shagreen and copper wire-wrapped grip. Nickel-plated two-ring scabbard. Condition: Blade showing light spotting and a few small nicks to edge. Guard retaining perhaps 40% of plated finish. Grip with minor scuffing, the wire slightly loose. Scabbard with dark patina and scattered dents. See Illustration
Slightly curved 32 1/2 inch blade with broad, shallow fuller and 10 inch panel etched with conventional scrollwork; one side with US, the other with spread eagle over E Pluribus Unum riband. Ricasso with maker's markings W. Walscheid/Solingen. Nickeled brass hilt of British 1822 pattern, the guard with unusual cut-out of Federal eagle over US Grey shagreen and copper wire-wrapped grip. Nickel-plated two-ring scabbard. Condition: Blade showing light spotting and a few small nicks to edge. Guard retaining perhaps 40% of plated finish. Grip with minor scuffing, the wire slightly loose. Scabbard with dark patina and scattered dents. See Illustration
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