100% authentic. Hand chizzled langet and pommel/backstrap work most likely. The grip is not in the best shape however, and finding a new grip is tough. They can however successfully be repaired with a little patience and some JB Weld.
It's an Army saber. Either for an officer or an NCO. Does the sword fit all the way (flush) into the scabbard? It almost looks like it does not fit perfectly which could be a sign that the two were not orignially together. Another photo of the sword fitting fluch into the scabbard would eliminate that possibility.
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