The blade is beautifully acid etched with a large U.S., a spread-winged eagle, flags, florals, and trophies of arms.The grip is black painted metal. The scabbard and hilt are chrome plated. Size: 39 inches overall in the sheath, with a 32 inch blade. The blade is essentially mint. The chrome on the scabbard and hilt are flaked overall. The grip is missing some of its black paint.