Lot 1091
19th Century Eagle Head Militia Sword
Sale 1351 - Arms, Armor & Militaria Online
Lots Open
Oct 13, 2023
Lots Close
Oct 26, 2023
Timed Online / Cincinnati
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Estimate
$200 -
400
Price Realized
$240
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
19th Century Eagle Head Militia Sword
29.5" blade. 35" overall. Single edged spear point blade with 17" stopped median fullers to both sides. Brass hilt is cast with floral and patriotic motifs, as well as a B-shaped knuckle bow, swept up quillon, cast brass backstrap, and open beak eagle head pommel. Reeded bone grip. Ricassos appear to have gold foil details, and blade has faint engravings that appear to be floral scroll and other patriotic motifs. Leather throat washer is still present.
This lot is located in Cincinnati.
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