Bidspirit auction | Home Made Confederate Sword, Marked

Home Made Confederate Sword, Marked Hilt, American - Home Made Confederate Sword, Marked Hilt, American Civil War era. With iron hilt mounts and dark wood grip, the back strap bearing engraved letters, possibly initials of the owner. With its straight large fullered blade free of markings or decorations. Good condition for the age with rich patina throughout, good Southern example of home weapon often made and used by poorly supplied Confederate soldiers.