Original Austrian Austro-Prussian War Era 1845 Cavalry Sabre by Wertheim of Wien as Imported by Confederates during American Civil War - Dated 1849 ger so it only needs to

so it only needs to be turned 90 degrees to be unlocked

To the center is a band of gold bullion wire oak leaves with the top and bottom bordered by a single narrow band of gold bullion wire threads

however it does not appear to be the correct cover

which is marked on the back R - 88 - C - 890

and there is no major oxidation on the lock plate

Original Austrian Austro-Prussian War Era 1845 Cavalry Sabre by Wertheim of Wien as Imported by Confederates during American Civil War - Dated 1849 ger so it only needs toOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a lovely example of a very scarce model of sword, the Austrian 1845 Model Cavalry Troops Sabre. This model of sword was exported in high numbers for use by the Confederate Army during the American Civil War from 1861 1865. The sword is marked on the ricasso (Austria usually omitted the first number): 849 And on the other side: WERTHEIM IN WIEN This indicates 1849 manufacture by Wertheim of Vienna, Austria.