These eagle head pommel swords were especially popular from the Federalist Era through the Age of Jackson and continued to see use into the Mexican-American War. This very attractive example has a 31 3/8 inch curved blade with broad fuller, 17 inch panels of niter blue backgrounds terminating in floral designs along with etched floral and martial designs highlighted by gold. The gilt brass hilt has the distinctive eagle head pommel, floral and martial designs, and a spread wing eagle and shield design on the languet along with 19 stars suggesting it was manufactured between c. 1816 when Indiana was admitted as a state but before Mississippi was admitted in late 1817. The bone grip is carved and checkered. The brass hilt has mainly floral engraving but also features a spread wing eagle design between the suspension rings. Overall, definitely a very attractive and patriotic sword.

Very fine overall. Exceptional blade with only a few small spots of staining, 90% plus of the original niter blue and gold, crisp etching, traces of original gilt finish and aged patina on the hilt, minor chips on the grip, strong gilt in some of the protected areas of the scabbard and otherwise mellow aged patina and distinct patriotic engraving. This is a very beautiful sword fit for any patriot's collection.