Item:
ONSV23DCW145

Original U.S. Mexican-American War Era Etched Officer's Eagle Head Sword by Schnitzler & Kirschbaum with Ivory Grip and Leather Scabbard

Item Description

Original Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of a well worn early American “Eagle Head” Militia Officers Sword with the original and correct scabbard. The sword does have manufacturer's information present, but it is slightly obscured by the rain guard and oxidation. We can make out what appears to be the “S&K” marking for Schnitzler & Kirschbaum. During the period of the 1840s through the 1860s, Schnitzler & Kirschbaum was one of the most respected importers of sabers to the United States. They had contracts for both cavalry and artillery sabers. S&K received the first U.S. Ordnance Department contract for the model 1840 cavalry and artillery sabers in 1840 and again for additional sabers in 1847. They also manufactured a large number of bayonets and were a manufacturer of sabers imported by others to the United States during the Civil War.

This example does appear to be Mexican-American War era (1846-1848) used and is in great, field worn condition. The sword is all brass mounted with a standard "P" hand guard and a a very nice closed beak Eagle pommel. The sword does show wear with the brass fitting being loose and the ivory like grip being out of the “socket” in which it sits in on the pommel.

Overall it is 35 inches long, with a 29.5 inch long engraved single edge curved blade. Each side has a fuller towards the spine, with some light engraving on the first 1/3 of the blade. The old inlay is still visible in places, with a large section where the original "fire blue" finish is still present. There is also some light staining and surface pitting on the last half of the blade, as well as near the cross guard, but nothing major.

The included leather scabbard appears to be original to the sword and is in fair condition. Almost all of the stitching on the rear is gone, exposing the inner structure of the scabbard. The brass mounted hardware is still present with both suspension rings and little of the original silver wash.

All in all this is a fantastic sword that appears to have seen many years of faithful use. Comes more than ready for further research and display.

Approximate Dimensions:
Blade Length: 29 3/4"
Blade Style: Single Edged Curved Saber with Fuller
Overall length: 35“
Basket dimensions: 5 1/2" width x 4 3/4” length
Scabbard length: 28 1/2” (incomplete)

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