3193 US M1850 FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD.

Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 400.00 USD
Estimated at 800.00 - 1,100.00 USD
Overall length: 38 3/4". Blade length: 30 1/2". Blade has a single wide fuller with a secondary fuller near the spine. The blade is etched over the first 16” with various foliate, military, and patriotic motifs, including a spread-wing eagle, spray of arms, and a large “US”. Gilded brass hilt with a pierced floral and foliate decorated guard. Relatively plain, linearly decorated knuckle bow with a few flourishes as it joins the pommel. The pommel has laurel leaf decoration and a slightly stepped pommel cap. Triple wire-wrapped sharkskin grip. Gilded brass-mounted leather scabbard. CONDITION: blade has a light gray, mottled patina. Hilt retains traces of original gilding. Grip shows wear but is complete, and the wire is 100%. Scabbard mounts retain traces of original gilded finish with a few very minor dents in the tip. Leather body shows minor flexing and remains strong. (02-22322/BF). $800-1,100.