This is a great looking Confederate cavalry saber! This is the classic unmarked version that has lovingly been nicknamed by collectors as the "Dog River Confederate cavalry saber that is patterned after the U.S. model 1840 cavalry known as the "wrist breaker. They get this nickname because some of the unmarked cavalry sabers were made by the factory on the Dog River in Georgia or Alabama. The fact is that most of the swords that are unmarked with this nickname were made throughout the south at arsenals and retailers both large and small. This one has a beautiful full-length blade that measures 36 inches. It has the hand hammer marks that are a classic trait of a Southern made edged weapon. It also has the correct single fuller groove down each side of the blade. The guard and pommel cap have a thick, beautiful untouched patina all over with the honey color patina. The handle still retains the original wooden core as well as the leather wrapping. It has the copper wire wrapped around the leather. The sword is accompanied by a beautiful original scabbard. The scabbard is the classic Confederate construction style that is made of a single sheet of iron folded over and lead soldered down the back. It has the brass mounts with the large iron rings still attached. At the throat of the scabbard it has the original brass throat with the drag being made of iron construction. If you have wanted a true Southern made cavalry saber that doesnâ€Ã¢â€žÂ¢t cost ten thousand dollars then this one is for you.