Arms, Armor & Militaria

Fine. Blade is Bright with one nick to the edge and light pitting forming at the tip. A mottled gray patina is forming in places while all brass pieces show a light tarnish. The hilt has scattered light dings and mars with some smoothing of the texture on the handle. The drag and locket show a pattern of light dents and dings. The leather of the scabbard is cracked overall with some abrasions and wastage along the outer edges. Scabbard stitching has broken in a 1" long section approximately 3" up from the drag.

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