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 "wristbreaker". 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 the original blade that measures 35 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 pretty patina. The handle still retains the original wooden core as well as traces of the original leather wrapping. It has the single strand iron wire still around the core. The sword is accompanied by an original scabbard. The scabbard accompanying the sword is an original scabbard but it IS NOT a Confederate scabbard. It must have lost the Confederate one somewhere along the line and replaced by an imported "Wristbreaker" cavalry scabbard that fits it like a glove. If you have wanted a true Southern made cavalry saber that doesn't cost ten thousand dollars then this one is for you.