Blade is semi-bright with light mottling and scattered light surface pitting. Blade edge has several small nicks. The obverse ricasso is stamped with a worn “C. ROBY W CHELMSFORD MS” while the reverse ricasso is marked “US 1863.” The number “3” is slightly out of alignment with the rest of the date. The obverse side of the blade is etched with a grape vine and leaves pattern with a spread-winged eagle, a panoply of flags and ends with scrollwork. The reverse side has three bunches of grapes with leaves reminiscent of the Connecticut state seal. Next is the name “JOSHUA E. BARRETT” followed by more vines and leaves. Etching is not frosty but it is very visible. There is no leather washer at the base of the blade.

Cast brass grip is in good condition with a light patina from age and storage. There are no visible inspector’s marks.

Black leather scabbard is almost full length but is missing the brass drag. Brass throat is also gone. Leather surface is worn and shows much surface finish loss but the scabbard is still holding together well.

Sword comes from a Connecticut collection.   [ad]

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