The Sword made famous by the Confederate General 'Joseph Shelby', who commanded units throughout the American Civil War and was well known for his his refusal to surrender at the end of the war and the fact that he led his 'Iron Brigade' across the Rio Grande into Mexico at the close of the war. 'Never surrender' may have been his motto and he sought to continue service fighting with Emperor Maximillian in Mexico. The 'Shelby' sword and scabbard are designed with a 35 -inch carbon steel blade with brass swirling hand guard with the letters CS emplaced on the basket and the blade itself imbibed with decorative emblems with C.S.A. In the center and on the 'ricasso' above the guard. The grip is brass wire bound, leather, and the scabbard is steel, blackened with brass accents, throat, and two rings for mounting to a sword belt. A great sword for use, display, putting by the fireplace to push logs around, or defending yourself from unwelcome guests at the front door! New.
