United States. A War of 1812 Infantry Officer's Eagle Head Sword Hold dark brown cloth cover

dark brown cloth cover

measuring 85 mm x 36 mm

The tunic closes with four pebbled magnetic metal buttons on the right flap meeting an equal number of reinforced buttonholes on the left flap

the tip of each central ray is reinforced

United States. A War of 1812 Infantry Officer's Eagle Head Sword Hold dark brown cloth coverAn American Mounted Infantry Officer's Sword featuring curved 71 cm blade with etched motifs, firmly mounted within an intact reeded bone grip with brass fittings, an early version of this pattern with a simple D guard and upward facing eagles head. Complete with original scabbard in black leather and featuring brass fittings. Leather remains intact but delicate as to be expected with a piece this age, single hole in leather, and sword does not fully