High quality militia staff officer's sword c. 1820-1846. The sword has a 31 1/2 inch straight double-edged blade with fiery-blued panel and gold washed engraving. The obverse of the blade is engraved with foliate designs, an "Indian Princess" motif and a stand of arms and military trophies. The reverse is engraved with military trophies and an Eagle and Shield with "E. PLURIBUS/UNUM" in a ribbon flanked by foliate designs. The gold-plated brass hilt has a detailed helmet pommel, a reeded pearl grip and flared, pierced cross guards. The gold plated brass scabbard has two suspension rings and a frog stud. The scabbard is engraved with an Eagle and Shield motif between the suspension rings flanked by foliate designs and lightning bolts. The tip of the scabbard is engraved with foliate designs.