This is an absolutely stunning sword. It retains most of its gold gilt on the scabbard body and the hilt is near mint and glorious. The blade retains all of its etching as well. The sword is documented by notarized statements as belonging to Ruger from his direct descendants. It is marked on the ricasso Jahn, Phila., who was a silversmith and gold-gilter in the 1860 Philadelphia business directory. For a complete history of Ruger, see our item #1026 above. This sword comes with its original sword knot and a CDV of Ruger later in life.