Migueldiaz and Jose,
Again I thank you both for your interest and for you help in trying to make a positive ID, place of origin and for a more accurate timeline for when and where this piece was made. I was basing my estimate of age on what was left of the scabbard as well as blade and grip shape. BTW, the blade is nowhere as clean as it looks in the pictures (flash glare) as I had to take them inside because I cannot tolerate cold at all anymore.
On the front of the scabbard there is the shadow of a decoration (like the one pictured below) that is no longer there that cannot be seen in the pictures. There is also evidence that there was once a flap (I can never remember the name of it) on the front too. No belt loop or any evidence that there ever was one sewn on it anywhere. I agree with the early 20th century for its age, I was just hoping for a little earlier.
Again my thanks to you both.
Robert