A wonderfully intact, untouched E. J. Johnston Short Artillery Sword.  The blade is 19 1/4 inches long, the overall length is 24 3/4 inches.  The blade does not have significant pitting, more like heavy staining.  The blade also shows numerous flaws in the metal.  The original washer is still intact.  The brass hilt is in its original, untouched patina.  The scabbard is wood with tin mounts, which was painted black.  Most of the black paint survives, mixing with light rust on the mounts.  An exceptional example of the Confederate Short Artillery Sword by E. J. Johnston.  SOLD!!