A strong condition, Confederate Short Artillery Sword made by E. J. Johnston of Macon, Georgia.  The blade is 18 1/2 inches in length with an overall length of 24 inches.  The diamond, cross section blade is in very good condition, no significant pitting, light staining and has not been sharpened.  The blade also shows forging occlusions, indicative of the fairly poor quality metal that was used by most of the Southern manufacturers.  The brass guard is in a near perfect, nut-brown patina with normal casting flaws showing.  All in all, Johnston produced a solid, well finished, Short Artillery Sword.  This sword originally had a wooden scabbard, which was iron mounted.  When found together, the sword and scabbard can bring some very serious money.  Click on image for additional views.  SOLD!!