Original U.S. Mexican-American War New York Officer’s Eagle-Head Sword Grouping - 1843 Commission Certificate, Epaulets, & Spurs British Documents & Books This well-used Burnside Cavalry Carbine

This well-used Burnside Cavalry Carbine in

Leather scabbards were phased out beginning in 1868

Overall the hilt is in great shape

most likely owned by a Boatswain (Bosun) in the British Royal Navy

Carefully constructed so as NOT to be converted into a working weapon

Original U.S. Mexican-American War New York Officer’s Eagle-Head Sword Grouping - 1843 Commission Certificate, Epaulets, & Spurs British Documents & Books This well-used Burnside Cavalry CarbineOriginal Grouping. One of a Kind. This is an extremely scarce grouping belonging to Lieutenant George H. Pratt, who according to his promotion certificate, served with the 200th New York Infantry in 1843. However, we have been unable to find any record of this unit ever existing. As there is very little available records for early New York militias, we are unable to find much on Pratts service. The grouping includes Pratts gorgeous Eagles Head