Original U.S. Mexican-American War Era Eagle Head Officer’s Sword with Fire-Blued Gold-Inlaid Blade & “7-Ball” Guard
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Original Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of a well worn early American “Eagle Head” Militia Officers Sword with a “7-Ball” handguard and a fire-blued & gold-inlaid straight blade. This style was in use from the turn of the 19th century, but this example dates to the 1820s/1830s, a good timeframe for the Seminole Wars and the Mexican-American War.
The 31 3/8” straight blade of this example is gorgeous, retaining very much of the original firebluing and gold inlay on the first 2/3rds of the blade. Each side has a fuller towards the spine, with some great engraving on the first half of the blade, which is still all gold enhanced, especially on the ricasso. Very much of the beautiful "fire blue" finish is present on the first half of the blade, something we rarely see! There is some wear, but the blue/purple color is still extremely well-retained for its age, and even has some lovely designs at the transition to bright steel.. The patriotic motifs are phenomenal, but the very tip of the blade is now dented/rounded, though this is not very noticeable.
The fluted bone / ivory grip is in great condition without any serious cracking. The eagle head and guard retain some of the original fire-gilting as well along the edges. The overall length of this example is 37”.
A very attractive eagle head officer’s sword, ready for display.
Dimensions:
Blade length: 31 3/8”
Overall length: 37”
Crossguard length: 4 ⅞”
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