Original U.S. Mexican-American War Era Etched Officer's Eagle Head Sword with Ivory Grip and Brass Scabbard Breda M-37 the hilt in is plaited

the hilt in is plaited brass wire bound and the pommel bears a lion's head which is all that remains from the formidable hilt

It is the summer of 1941

making it a treasure-trove of images taken from the viewpoint of young

and is solid in the grip

over looking the Medjez el Bab plain

Original U.S. Mexican-American War Era Etched Officer's Eagle Head Sword with Ivory Grip and Brass Scabbard Breda M-37 the hilt in is plaitedOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of a well worn early American Eagle Head Militia Officers Sword with the original and correct scabbard. The sword does not have manufacturer's information present. This example does appear to be Mexican American War era (1846 1848) used and is in great, field worn condition. The sword is all brass mounted with a standard "P" hand guard and a a very nice rounded pommel. The sword does show