Gold sword

[JustMyLuck79]

I Need some Help identifying this sword
Roughly how old
It’s 3.4lbs
25”length x 1”-1/2 width x 1/4” thick
Looks unfinished

 

[creskol]

sword?

 

[vpnavy]

I Need some Help identifying this sword...

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[pepperj]

Certainly looks unfinished.
It certainly looks like 70/30 yellow brass also.
Same type of brass found in watch cases, zippers, shell casings
70% copper 30% zinc content

 

[JustMyLuck79]

Certainly looks unfinished.
It certainly looks like 70/30 yellow brass also.
Same type of brass found in watch cases, zippers, shell casings
70% copper 30% zinc content

I cut the edges bright gold colour in side &
I can bend it over my legs and no problem bending back + magnet didn’t stick

 

[Clay Diggins]

A brass sword? What's next - glass auto tires? I can't think of a worse metal for a sword. Even lead would have an advantage over brass, at least you could use it as a club.

That type of brass puts it at 1850 or later. With the lack of corrosion I'd guess it's no more than a year old.