SMGP-2861 US Civil war 1860 pattern cavalry sword by D.J. Millard

Standard 1860 pattern cavalry sword produced by D.J. Millard of Clayville N.Y. in 1862 , With a contract of only 10,000 these finely made cavalry sabers command are a tad scarce. The blade measures 34.5 inches in length, runs straight and true with light oxidation to much of the surface. No deep corrosion issues to speak of, however there are two nicks in the cutting edge from service use or backyard sword fights. US over the inspector initials WEH and date of 1862although there is a bit of corrosion on the “2” on the obverse ricasso, on the reverse the name and city of the maker. The original leather bumper is in place at the base of the blade. Mellow brass patina to the three branch guard.  The pommel cap is also marked in two places with CEW inspector initials. Original leather wrapped grip bound with a single strand of twisted brass wire. Painted steel scabbard with two carrying rings, minor surface corrosion and denting under the paint. The saber and scabbard fit one another properly.