$2,252
Eagle Pommel Infantry Officer's Sword and Scabbard, first quarter 19th century, with cast brass hilt, with eagle head pommel, pierced spreadwing eagle guard with traces of silver, carved bone grip, curved steel and blued single edge blade with gilt etched designs including a Liberty cap and panoply, American eagle and shield, and scrolled foliage and flowers, black leather scabbard with brass fittings, (blade with scattered light rust, minor loss to gilding on etched designs and bluing), blade lg. 32, overall sword lg. 37 3/4, lg. with scabbard 37 3/4 in.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2009-11-08