Original U.S. Mexican-American War Era F.W. Widmann Eagle Head Type V Infantry Officer Sword with Etched Blade & Remnants of Sword Knot - circa 1835 Fusee Spring & Cover the base is hinged to

the base is hinged to allow manipulation of light beam

over almost impassable roads

these were also used with motorcycles

The sword itself mimics the appearance of the classic British Model 1796 Officer’s Sword

B marked snaps

Original U.S. Mexican-American War Era F.W. Widmann Eagle Head Type V Infantry Officer Sword with Etched Blade & Remnants of Sword Knot - circa 1835 Fusee Spring & Cover the base is hinged toOriginal Item. Only One Available. First seen in 1794, the "Eagle Pommel" swords were a fixture of the early years of the United States. At the time there were no standardized officer sword patterns, and it was mainly left up to the officer on the type of sword they wanted, as well as the level of craftsmanship. This lovely example has a 30 straight blade, with a single wide fuller on each side extending half way down the blade. The first half of the