What do I have here?

[daveboy]

I stopped by a small museum today, one that I help out with when I can. They've been doing some major organizing and cleaning. They found this behind a pile of junk. I'm a milsurp firearms collector, and know nothing about swords, but figured people here do. At first glance, I thought it was a cheap reproduction. But, after a closer look, I believe it is actually a very old military saber. Can anyone tell me what I have and approximate value? I can get better pictures if needed. Thanks!

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