Officer's Saber Richmond, Virginia, circa 1861-1862, engraved half-basket guard interior, and top and sides of pommel, finely etched blade engraved with "CS", emblems and tobacco leaf designs, single-strand wire grip, scabbard with two brass loops and cap, 30-1/2 in. blade, 38-3/4 in. with Froelich blade and scabbard, blade badly worn, some pitting to guard, cracking to leather on handle. Notes: Brunk Auctions provides condition reports as a courtesy to our clients and assumes no liability for any error or omission. Descriptions are our opinions and should in no way be construed as a guarantee of any kind as to age, condition, materials or any other feature of items being sold. No statement written or oral made by the auctioneer shall be deemed a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions or by any seller represented by Brunk Auctions. We are happy to provide additional photographs to aid in your decision. We do not give refunds.. Provenance: Tharpe Collection

blade badly worn, some pitting to guard, cracking to leather on handle