Bidspirit auction | Primitive Confederate made Cavalry D-guard

Primitive Confederate made Cavalry D-guard Sword, - Primitive Confederate made Cavalry D-guard Sword, American Civil War era.A nice home made example used by a Confederate soldier during the war, with its broad D-guard of white metal or brass and circular section wooden grip. Mounted with a long curved blade with a large unstopped fuller. Fare condition with heavy patina and wear consistent with the age and use of this last self defense reserve to some poor Southern soldier during the war.Total length in scabbard ( when scabbard is present, without scabbard otherwise) - 38.75”, length of the blade - 34”.