Swords used by soldiers in the Confederate Army are similar to those used by Union soldiers with some variations. In most cases, blades were single-fullered on either side. Sometimes, they were made flat without fullers. These blades were hand forged. By holding at arms length and looking down the blade, one can see the irregularities of both blade and fullers. The grips may be wrapped with oilcloth or leather, or less commonly sharkskin. The grips are wound with untwisted wire. Metal scabbards are usually brass mounted. Leather scabbards are sometimes sewed at top or bottom side, in the French fashion, rather than on the reverse middle as found on the Union swords. See Info Page for Shipping & Handling Charges. |