A Civil War French import Model 1850 Officer's Sword.  It has an amazingly nice blade, which is virtually unblemished and in original polish.  It has a very nice and tight ray skin grip with a brass mounted leather scabbard.  The throat of the scabbard is presentation engraved "Presented to John M. Dodge by his brother Loring."  John Dodge was a resident of Peoria, Illinois who enlisted as a Sergeant in the 108th Illinois Infantry.  He and his brother Loring can be found on both the 1850 and 1860 Census in Peoria, Illinois.  A neat, historic little sword with a blade in amazing condition.  Price $2,950.  Price Reduced $2,250!!