The finest known surviving example of the “B. Douglas Cavalry Officers Saber” extant, manufactured in Columbia, South Carolina at the B. Douglas & Co. Sword Factory, The Old Foundry, at Washington Street. In the September 10th 1862 Daily “Southern Guardian,” B. Douglas advertised “Arms: Companies now being equipped, can be supplied with Swords, Sabers, Spurs, Bits and Etc.” This example survives in a state of near mint condition, accompanied with it&146;s originally issued wooden scabbard stamped #30. A very rare example, seldom encountered, surviving in it&146;s “as issued” new state of original preservation.