United States. A War of 1812 Infantry Officer's Eagle Head Sword Hold reverse featuring Chinese Characters stating

reverse featuring Chinese Characters stating the order class

better than extremely fine condition

measuring 85 mm x 36 mm

accompanied by a later period red silk sash

United States. A War of 1812 Infantry Officer's Eagle Head Sword Hold reverse featuring Chinese Characters statingAn 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