Offered in this lot we have a Model 1872 Light Cavalry Officers ornate dress saber originating from the late 1800's. This sword was issued to U.S. cavalry officers during the Indian Wars for use as a dress sword as part of the Army Service Uniform. The sword shows a stainless steel blade, brass guard, and wire wrapped wood handle. The blade shows a lightly curved blade with a fuller along both sides of the blade. The guard shows a basket style design with ornamental leave designs with the back of the guard marked with a eagle and star designs across the piece. The pommel shows a shield and leaf designs. The grips shows a wooden construction with a wire wrapped leather handle. The piece shows its original brass and cloth tassel. The sword comes with a paper tag with information on the piece. The sheath shows a metal construction with brass accents. The sword shows good condition overall with some wear across the piece. Before leaving for the Battle of the Little Bighorn the 7th Cavalry were said to have left their sabers at Fort Abraham Lincoln. The piece measures 38" long with the blade measuring 31 3/4" long.