This 40.5 inch Confederate Cavalry Officer's Sword is designed in the spirit of General Shelby. General "Jo" Shelby, who never surrendered, carried this style officer's staff sword. It features 33" carbon steel blade engraved with "CSA" . The metal scabbard has black finish and brass furniture. The brass handguard is engraved and initialed "CS". The leather handle of this replica sword is wrapped with twisted brass wire.