1010 1835-1855 MILITIA OFFICERS SWORD.

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This item SOLD at 2022 Aug 30 @ 10:08UTC-04:00 : AST/EDT
Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 500.00 USD
Estimated at 1,000.00 - 1,400.00 USD

Overall length: 37 1/2". Blade length: 31 1/2". Single sm. central fullered blade has etching over half its length. Etching includes various foliate motifs w/ a shield & lg. sunburst w/ a central Liberty cap surrounded by, "E PLURIBUS UNUM". Gilded brass hilt w/ highly embellished cruciform guard. Chain knuckle bow & fully articulated standing eagle pommel w/ a lg. American shield on its chest. Certifiably antique ivory grip w/ carved & cross hatched decoration. Gilded brass scabbard w/ intricate foliate decoration & an eagle perched on a shield at its midpoint. CONDITION: blade has a light gray patina w/ a few scattered areas of dark oxidation. Etching remains crisp. Hilt has about 85% original gilding. Grip is complete but has 2 lg. age cracks. Scabbard retains approx. 50% original gilding & has only 1 minor shallow dent. (02-17534/BF). $1,000-1,400.