This is a really nice example of the Confederate Staff & Field Officer's Sword manufactured by Louis Froelich.  This sword has a nice blade which has not been sharpened and has no pitting.  It is picking up a subtle staining but is very smooth.  The grip still has the original leather and single strand brass wire and is showing only minor wear.  The scabbard is very smooth with a brass seam, mounts, throat and an iron drag.  Liberal traces of the original black paint are still clinging to the scabbard.  (Kenansville scabbards turn up with both a black and a red paint.)  The scabbard has a few minor dents but nothing significant.  An exceptional condition Froelich Staff & Field.  There is a new book out which I would recommend.  The title is Louis Froelich, Arms Maker to the Confederacy by John McAden, Jr. & Chris E. Fonvielle, Jr.   SOLD!!