{"product_id":"original-u-s-mexican-american-war-era-german-made-model-1840-militia-nco-sword-and-partial-scabbard-by-abraham-kuller-zu-wald-of-solingen","title":"Original U.S. Mexican-American War Era German-Made Model 1840 Militia NCO Sword and Partial Scabbard by Abraham Kuller Zu Wald of Solingen","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Item: One-of-a-kind. In the early stages of the civil war, militias fought before standard Armies were formed. This was manufactured for use by Non-Commissioned Officers of the state militias, and was often referred to as a “Sergeants Sword”. As a whole, the sword and scabbard is in quite good condition for being almost two-hundred years old.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe brass crossguard and pommel with the “\u003cstrong\u003eKnight’s Head\u003c\/strong\u003e” and floral motif show no extensive damage and have been tarnished due to age. The blade is believed to be an 1834 pattern with a double-edge. The steel still retains some of its original shine, with a good edge and point. The blade is marked at the ricasso with a “\u003cstrong\u003eWalking Bear\u003c\/strong\u003e”, thought to be the mark of Solingen-maker \u003cstrong\u003eAbraham Kuller Zu Wald\u003c\/strong\u003e. Wald exclusively sold to the North during the Civil War and produced swords from 1847-1880. The blade of this example is not etched.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe ribbed bone grip is well-retained without any serious damage and displays very elegantly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe scabbard is in rough condition and is partial, only measuring 18¼”. The brass fitting has tarnished over the years and the leather shows heavy aging. There also appears to be an old repair.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSwords like this were used from the Mexican War through the Civil War. Comes ready for further research and display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall Length: 33 1\/8”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScabbard Length: 18 1\/4”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Length: 27”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrossguard: 4 3\/4”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42660672438341,"sku":"ONJR25JAPC023","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONJR25JAPC023__01.jpg?v=1744816145","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-mexican-american-war-era-german-made-model-1840-militia-nco-sword-and-partial-scabbard-by-abraham-kuller-zu-wald-of-solingen","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}