AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY AMERICAN INFANTRY OFFICER'S SWORD, 76cm flattened diamond section blade etched with scrolling foliage, stands of arms and US, regulation gilt hilt, folding sideguard decorated with a stand of arms, the front guard with an eagle and flags, D-shaped knuckle guard, tapering pommel, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its gilt mounted plated scabbard.