EMERSON & SILVER TRENTON N.J. N.C.O. SWORD: The hilt is made of brass. The blade is straight and made of steel. The manufacturers name appears on the top of the blade with the inspector's initials and year of manufacture on the opposite side. This blade is marked Emerson and Silver and U.S. 1863 and D.F.M. (Dexter F. Mosman). Emerson & Silver used these markings used 1860-1865. The scabbard made of iron and japanned black with brass throat and drag (drag worn through so tip exposed). It was not designed to be hung on rings but was secured in a frog and suspended by a cross belt worn over the right shoulder. Blade approx. 32'', overall approx. 38''.