This Dove Head example is a good, solid brass piece. The grip is a black celluloid over wood base. The celluloid is in perfect condition throughout and it is tightly wrapped with triple twisted brass wire. Attached to the hilt is the original to the piece troddel. This army troddel is a green leather style still in the original proper tie. This leather still appears to be supple. The blade of this example is a high-quality piece. It has a mirror nickel surface and easily in full mint condition. This blade is in full mint condition. The obverse ricasso has the knighthead stamping with the firm’s initials below, WKC. The scabbard is straight throughout. This scabbard has nice, original black paint. A fine example here.