Overall length 23.25". Diamond-shaped, double-edged, wasp-waisted blade, with unstopped fuller running from two inches. above the guard to four inches below the tip. Measuring 17" in length and 1.75" in width at the guard. Blade exhibits dark patina with patches of heavy to medium pitting the entire length. Hilt assembly tight. Traditional brass Roman scaled grip with 4" crossguard. Grip exhibits medium coppery patina with heavy wear to scales. One quillon displays heavy dent. Pommel cap rivet crudely driven, as was characteristic with most Confederate artillery foot swords. Else good. Of foreign origin, w/no markings, as was also generally the case with Conferate foot artillery swords.