This handsome non-regulation sword & scabbard is a fine condition, Prussian-imported, foot officer's edged weapon used in the American Civil War. This specimen of a foot officer's edged weapon was a product of the W. Clauberg manufacturing firm of Solingen, Prussia (Germany). Clauberg produced high-quality edged weapons for both private purchase and governmental contracts. The fine workmanship exhibited on all of its blades especially the officers' blades was equal to that of the any European sword maker of the time.

The handsome edged weapon has a slight curve to it and is in wonderful condition. Manufactured from high-grade steel, the single-edged blade measures 32 long, is 1" wide, and has a single, stopped fuller 21¼" long fuller. On the flat of both sides of the blade, starting right above the ricasso, is a beautifully etched floral motif. The reverse ricasso is stamped with the seldom seen 'Clauberg standing knight' with the marks "W. CLAUBERG / SOLINGEN" stamped in an elongated arc above and below the knight. Obverse ricasso bears the firm's small, circular proof mark. Blade back bears the maker's mark of "IRON PROOF". Entire blade, with its acid-etched decoration, is shiny bright luster with just scant scattered oxidation. No nicks found on the blade edge but it does show some use. Obverse flat exhibits a finely detailed spreadwinged eagle clutching an oak leaf vine and pennant with "E PLURIBUS ENUM" in his beak. Reverse flat bears intricate etchings that surround the large script letters "US". Entire blade is in minty, bright shiny condition.

The large face of the iron hilt/guard features a two-branch guard that terminates into a wide knucklebow. Hilt is strong and tight and has been lightly cleaned at one time and exhibits a pleasing dusky patina. No leather washer. Original grips are in excellent condition and consist of a straight wooden handle wrapped in high quality, dark-colored rayskin with double-twist brass wire bound around the handle and each turn flanked by single strand brass wire. Rayskin is worn but excellent with the brass wire tight. The brass curved top strap on the grips and the brass pommels are undecorated.

The metal scabbard is an original specimen in beautiful, strong, undecorated condition and though cleaned at one time, it retains a pleasing dusky gray patina. Scabbard exhibits a smooth hard surface that is free of dents but does show mild scattered areas of oxidation. Rolled bottom seam of the scabbard is visible. Scabbard retains only one of its two, small attachment screws at the throat. This exceptional, non-regulation foot officer's sword with its scabbard is a fine and historic example of an imported high quality, edged weapon.