Manufactured c. 1819-1825. This bird head pommel saber has a 1 1/2 inch wide and roughly 32 inch long (measured straight) blade with broad fullers, bright niter blue panels terminating in scroll patterns, gilded floral and martial etching in elaborate patterns, panels of bright etching between the gilt sections, an eagle and shield motif with "E PLURIBUS/UNUM" banner on the right, and "COOPER" and "NEW YORK" above and below a dragoon officer firing a pistol on the left. The hilt is iron, and the grip is wrapped with leather and braided wire. The iron scabbard has thin suspension bands and slight reinforcement ribs on the drag.

Fine with 60% original niter blue and gilt finish, distinct etching, silver-gray patina on the balance of the blade with minor staining, dark brown patina on the hilt and scabbard, chip at the toe and moderate handling wear on the grip, and mild overall wear on the metal. This is an imposing and very attractive U.S. officer's saber with desirable American markings.