Original U.S. M1830 Officer's Etched Eagle Head Pommel Sword by Horstmann with Ribbed Bone Grip & Scabbard Crimean War Other markings of interest include

Other markings of interest include the serial number No 1877/43

however the the stylized "P" overpressure proof under the wrist is still clearly visible

but unfortunately the repaint has made the maker and rolling mill marks impossible to read

or red eagle of the Margraviate of Brandenburg was adopted by Margrave Gero in the 10th century

Original U.S. M1830 Officer's Etched Eagle Head Pommel Sword by Horstmann with Ribbed Bone Grip & Scabbard Crimean War Other markings of interest includeOriginal item: Only One Available. Here we have a very nice original Eagle Headed U. S. Officer's sword from the mid 1800s. The sword is all brass mounted with an interesting two part "D" hand guard and a a very nice "closed mouth" Eagle pommel. The grip is carved ribbed bone, and while it does show age, we do not see any cracks or chips on it at all. The eagle's head is very well executed, with a lovely antiqued brass patina. It is however now loose