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Two U.S. Eagle Head Swords

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:700.00 USD Estimated At:1,400.00 - 2,250.00 USD
Two U.S. Eagle Head Swords
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Two U.S. Eagle Head Swords

1) Eagle head officer's sword, 37 1/2 inches overall with a 32 1/2 inch single fuller blade, with the lower third finished in niter blue with gold wash accented engraving. Silver finished brass hilt, with beaded knuckle guard and counter guard, ribbed bone grip, and eagle head pommel. With a black leather sheath, with silver fittings. 2) Eagle head sword, 32 14/ inches overall with a curved 27 inch single fuller blade, which shows traces of floral engraving. Silver finished brass hilt, with a beaded knuckle guard, carved bone grip and 'screaming eagle' style pommel. With a black leather sheath with silver finished brass fittings and hanging chains.

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1) Very good. The blade shows light pitting towards the tip, with 50% of the niter blue finish and strong gold. 70% of the silver is present on the hilt, with a well aged patina overall and a few absent chips from the grip. Sheath is fair. 2) Good. The blade shows a mixed gray patina with scattered pitting and light dings. Traces of well aged silver are present on the hilt, with a glue-mended break in the grip. Sheath is fair.