Here is a great looking original pre-Civil War officer's sword. This is the style known to collectors as the Indian Princess pommel sword. Obviously they get their name from the brass pommel cap that is on the end of the grip holding the sword together. As you can see it is made in the form of the princess with the tall headdress. This one has the original pommel intact as well as the brass hand guard. The handle is made of 2 panels of wonderful mother of pearl and displays well from both sides. The hand guard itself has the clam shell portion that has the chest up view of the droop wing version of the Union Eagle design on the front side. The blade is full length at 31-1/2 inches. It has a pleasing look all over and it has the original engraving on the blade with some of the original gold and blue color surrounding the engraving. These swords were quite popular with officers during the 1830's to the 1850's including during the Mexican War. Some of them saw continued service into the Civil War. It has the scabbard accompanying it that is made of brass and it is complete and displays quite well. It has both of the mount rings intact and also has a beautiful untouched golden color all over. The front side of the sword has the extra detail work. At the top it has the stud so the soldier could wear the sword with a frog style attachment if so desired. This is an exceptional looking and tough to find version of officer's sword.