U.S. Cavalry N. Starr saber & scabbard, Starr contract of 1818. Ricasso marked "US LS N.STARR" (Nathan Starr, Middletown, CT). Iron backstrap/ pommel, reverse P hilt, wooden grip. 32" blade, 38" total length with scabbard. Condition: Blade with older patina and scattered pitting and oxidation, leather washer missing, original leather grip missing, metal scabbard with oxidated surface, minor pitting, carrying mounts have been resoldered, lower ring missing.