LOT 321:
AN AMERICAN MILITIA SWORD WITH ETCHED BLADE, 19TH CEN.
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AN AMERICAN MILITIA SWORD WITH ETCHED BLADE, 19TH CEN.
A spear point blade with a central fuller. Brass knight's head pommel cap atop a carved hilt with cruciform crossguard quillons. The blade is decorated with etching depicting the American Eagle and laurel wreath. The scabbard is made of gilt brass decorated with engraving with two loose suspension rings.
L: 38 in., (97 cm.)
Condition: Very good, light wear to the scabbard.