Confederate cavalry saber, loosely patterned after the United States m1840 cavalry saber. [North Carolina]: [Louis Froelich], n.d. Blade 34 7/16 in. Overall 39 7/8 in. long. 

These distinct Confederate edged weapons are known in collecting circles as  "Kenansville," "Froelich" or "Confederate States Armory" sabers. Produced by Bavarian immigrant Louis Froelich, the swords are immediately recognizable by their pointed oval counterguards marked with Roman numeral bench numbers, smooth, unassuming pommels, and knucklebows which branch at two distinct points. This example is numbered "XXXII" to the counter guard.

The blade exhibits a warm patina, with traces of rust towards the dulled tip, while the guard bears a cool, greenish patina and traces of verdigris. The wire wrap and pig leather are absent from the grooved wood grip, although it has been lacquered. A portion of the often ill-preserved leather washer clings to the blade's ricasso. 

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[Civil War, Union, Confederate] [Swords, Knives, Bowie Knives, Knife, Blades]