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Lot 3133:U.S. Infantry Officer's Eagle Head Pommel Sword with Pearl Grip

May 16th, 2021|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 3133:U.S. Infantry Officer's Eagle Head Pommel Sword with Pearl Grip

May 16th, 2021|Rock Island, IL
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U.S. Infantry Officer's Eagle Head Pommel Sword with Pearl Grip and Scabbard

This c. 1840s sword has a straight 29 3/4 inch blade with deep fuller, niter blue panels ending in scroll finials with alternating panels of frosted and gold amalgam highlighted etching in classical floral and martial designs, and added light identification/collection markings on the spine and left side. The gilt brass hilt has a spread wing eagle languet, down-turned shell finial, classical figure (likely Minerva) on the right side of the knuckleguard, grape leaf and grape pattern ferrule, eagle head pommel, and wire wrapped pearl grip. The gilded brass scabbard has grape leaf and fruit engraving along with an eagle and shield design.

ConditionVery fine with 85% plus original bright niter blue and gilt finish on the blade along with distinct etching and bright balance with light spotting; mix of original gilt finish and aged patina on the brass hilt, one slightly flaked corner and otherwise only minor handling wear on the grip, original gilding in the protected areas of the scabbard and otherwise mellow aged patina, and crisp engraving. This is certainly a very attractive sword. Its original owner may have fought in the Mexican-American War.
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Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views1544
Catalog page76
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