Authentic American Civil War Confederate \"D-Guard\" Bowie Knife or Short Sword. For Sale

The item is an authentic American Civil War Confederate \"D-Guard\" Bowie Knife or Short Sword.These unique weapons were heavily utilized by Confederate soldiers—particularly infantrymen and cavalrymen—during the early stages of the Civil War. Because the South suffered from severe industrial and weapon shortages, local blacksmiths and mechanics hand-forged these large blades using repurposed materials like old crosscut saws, files, and scrap iron.While many of these were made by anonymous local blacksmiths, this specific design tightly matches the distinct style produced by makers like T.L. Pruett out of Prattville, Alabama, or workshops like the Cook Brothers in Louisiana. Due to their scarcity and connection to Southern battlefield ingenuity, authentic D-guard short swords are highly coveted collector\'s items in the militaria market.

The \"D-Guard\" : The signature D-shaped iron handguard wraps around the grip to protect the user\'s knuckles and could double as a blunt weapon in close-quarters combat.

Heavy Spear-Point Blade: The broad, thick blade features a central fuller (blood groove) running down its length to lighten the weight without sacrificing strength.

Handmade Construction: The grip is crafted from a simple slab of local wood fastened to the blade\'s tang, secured at the top by a roughly peened or pinned iron nut. A crude iron ferrule or collar wraps around the base of the handle where it meets the crossguard.

Condition: It displays heavy, honest historical wear, characterized by dark oxidation, pitting, and patina across the iron components and natural weathering on the wooden handle.

The total length is 19 3/4\" Blade is 15\" long

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