This example is one of the finest known Froelich Confederate Officer's Swords to exist, retaining 95%+ original red paint on the scabbard and "zero" dents with some spots of corrossion and age showing. Typical cast brass guard is in absolutely excellent condition as is the grip which shows about 85% of the same original paint. The missing paint is from age and not wear. The blade is near mint. This is a museum quality specimen of one of the most desireable patterns of Confederate edged weapons with its huge CSA motif on the guard.