Here, in relic condition, is an ‘Eagle head’ sword specimen, circa 1820-1830, likely made for the American market. Official regulations in 1821 through 1825 called for infantry officer swords to have a straight blade and large counter guard. This relic sword exhibits a 31” long, single-edged straight blade with a broad unstopped fuller that runs the blade length. Just remains of the original black leather scabbard are frozen to the blade near the hilt. Sword possibly was damaged by prolonged contact with water. Blade itself exhibits heavy rusting. One small area of the blade, 12” down from the hilt, shows traces of the original fire bluing on the obverse side of the blade.

Cast brass pommel is in the form of an eagle’s head while the brass knucklebow follows the baroque style with floral scrolls at the ends. Single, cast clamshell-type counterguard is detailed in a military motif and bends sharply forward to the blade flat, as does the quillon. The brass grips display fine double twist wire wrap on the handle with cast eagle head, ferrule, and knucklebow. 8½” long remains of the black leather scabbard are still affixed to the brass upper mount / throat where one brass carry ring is attached. Brass drag is frozen in place to the blade tip. This imported 1820s militia officer’s sword was once a handsome specimen of early Americana edged weaponry.

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