This Interesting Artifact Has Been Sold. CONFEDERATE STATES STYLE ARTILLERY SHORT SWORD No Scabbard  Dimensions:   Hilt         4 1/2" L x 7/8" W x 1 1/4" H Blade   18 5/8" L x 1 3/4" W x 1/4" T at widest    LOA 24" Weight  sword  2 lbs 4 ounces      Presented is a rather roughly made short sword with a prominent CS on both sides of the cross guard and a star on both sides of the pommel which is a careful recreation of swords selling for many thousands of dollars. Like the original, it is has no maker's mark, and there is no scabbard. The sword came from the collection of a southern gentleman and nothing else is known about its history, but it is a well made copy and not authentic. None the less, the scarcity of the real swords of this design makes this a worthwhile addition to those that fancy Confederate Civil War relics, but can't afford them. For example, there are two swords of the style with these same markings on the internet. One is priced at $12,500.00 and the other at $9500.00.              Obverse side, no leather washer              Reverse same CS and Star This sword design was first made by Ames as the Model 1832 and issued to regular artillery regiments and infantry. The Ames short sword appeared in their catalog as Number 350.  DIMENSIONS: The blade is 1 /4" wide at the hilt and 18 5/8" long. There is a long wide "fuller", starting 5" above the point that is 13" long. The hilt is 4 1/2" long, 1 1/4 wide and 7/8" thick. The entire hilt is cast brass. The grip is molded with a decoration that looks like a continuous strand. The quillions is a straight cross. There is an STAR imprint on both sides of the pommel.                                               Pommel nut                                    Condition of blade, Obverse and Reverse   CONDITION: The blade has some slight pitting and darker grey spots with with some of its original nickel plating in evidence. On the reverse side there is some small links, and prints that have been transferred to the blade. Both edges are sharp. The blade is solid in its handle. SHIPPING & PACKING is included in the cost.  OUR UNCONDITIONAL NO NONSENSE GUARANTEE: If not completely satisfied with your purchase it may be returned within five days of receipt in its original packaging if without damage. Return items must be insured for their full value. Only a prior email authorization from us for the return is required. Shipping charges are  included in this offer if an error is due to our fault.  Confederate swords are very scarce and should appeal to the most sophisticated collector who desires the most unusual. Copyright 2011 by Land And Sea Collection™, All Rights Reserved