{"product_id":"original-u-s-m1830-officers-etched-eagle-head-pommel-sword-by-horstmann-with-ribbed-bone-grip-brass-scabbard","title":"Original U.S. M1830 Officer's Etched Eagle Head Pommel Sword by Horstmann with Ribbed Bone Grip \u0026 Brass Scabbard","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal item: Only One Available. Here we have a very nice original Eagle Headed U.S. Officer's sword from the 1830s, right before the Mexican-American War. The sword is all brass mounted with an interesting two part \"D\" hand guard and a a very nice \"closed mouth\" Eagle pommel. The grip is carved ribbed bone, and while it does show age, we do not see any cracks or chips on it at all. The eagle's head is very well executed, with a lovely antiqued brass patina. It is however now loose on the blade, as is the crossguard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sword is 34 inches long overall, with a straight 29 1\/2 inch single edged blade, with a broad fuller. It has a bright steel finish, and the original etching is still retained but very faded. There are foliate designs on both sides. It is also etched on both sides of the blade with the retailers name where it was purchased:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eW.H. HORSTMANN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePHILADELPHIA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHorstmann's was a well known military outfitter in Philadelphia for many years, particularly during and after the Civil war, so we assume that this sword is from that era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sword comes with a gorgeous all-brass scabbard which is marked at the throat with serial number \u003cstrong\u003e423 \u003c\/strong\u003eover maker mark:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHORSTMANN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePHILADA.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scabbard has a good amount of dents and dings which is to be expected from its ago, but it still presents rather nicely with a beautiful floral motif on the front. The two suspension rings are also retained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA truly lovely U.S. sword with loads of patina, ready to display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlade length: 29 1\/2”\u003cbr\u003eBlade style: Straight Single Edged with Fuller\u003cbr\u003eOverall length: 34”\u003cbr\u003eGuard Dimensions: 5\"W x 5\"L\u003cbr\u003eScabbard length: 30 1\/4\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42223263645765,"sku":"ONJR24OL0149","price":495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONJR24OL0149__01.jpg?v=1737775249","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-m1830-officers-etched-eagle-head-pommel-sword-by-horstmann-with-ribbed-bone-grip-brass-scabbard","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}