Both swords feature straight single fuller blade with lozenge cross sections and etched decoration, brass crossguard with sculpted languets and pommels, chain knuckle guards, carved checkered bone grips and brass scabbards with Ames markings. 1) Eagle pommel staff sword, 37 3/4 inches overall with a 31 1/4 inch blade, floral languet designs, gilt scabbard and a 3-dimensional American Eagle pommel with the chain guard in its beak and a 15-star American shield. 2) Helmet pommel staff sword, 37 1/4 inches overall, 31 1/4 inch blade, silvered scabbard marked "7156688" near the drag and an elaborate helmet with plumage for the pommel.

1) Fine with some light spotting and handling marks. 60% of the silver remains on the hilt with traces in the protected areas of the scabbard. The pommel detail is excellent. 2) Good with a mixed gray patina and mild spotting on the blade, a crack through the guard, and some dents on the scabbard.