Bidspirit auction | American Civil War era Confederate

American Civil War era Confederate Soldier made D-guard - American Civil War era Confederate Soldier made D-guard Sword. Another cool home made example of the weapon made and used by poorly supplied Confederate soldiers during the war, with an iron flat D-guard and wooden grip having some sort of blackened or burned finish, heavy patina and wear overall. Mounted with a heavy curved blade with a distinctive tip, possibly a blade taken from a Virginia saber or a Nathan Starr saber, both of which were used by Confederate soldiers. Uncertain markings to the blade and rich uniform patina throughout. Strong working example made for serious battle use.Total length in scabbard ( when scabbard is present, without scabbard otherwise) - 32.75”, length of the blade - 27.75”.