Cast brass guard with pierced foliage and eagle motif in high relief; the single quillon in the form of an eagle head. Phrygian pommel with oval button cap and eagle and shield in relief on the back. Silver grip with brass wire. High quality imported 29 1/4" gently curved single-edged blade with the mark of W Clauberg, Solingen at the ricasso; finely etched with floral designs, stands of arms, patriotic slogans, and intertwined "US". Brass scabbard (shallow dents) with two suspension rings; embossed with floral and geometric design at rings and drag. High quality Civil War officer’s sword with an excellent blade.