Original U.S. War of 1812 Era Eagle Head Cavalry Officer’s Saber with Retained Fire Gilt Finish & Carved Ivory Grip Sharps Rifle The 16th Regiment Indiana Infantry

The 16th Regiment Indiana Infantry was an infantry regiment in the Union Army during the American Civil War

Eibar was a prominent Gun making center in Spain during the 19th century and prior

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After the introduction of the M16 helmet the pickelhaube was relegated for wear only on ceremonial occasions

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Original U.S. War of 1812 Era Eagle Head Cavalry Officer’s Saber with Retained Fire Gilt Finish & Carved Ivory Grip Sharps Rifle The 16th Regiment Indiana InfantryOriginal Item. Only One Available. Here we have a stunning original Eagle Headed U. S. Officer's sword from the War of 1812 period which closely resembles those known to have been manufactured by F. W. Widmann of Philadelphia. It features a lovely aged and cracked carved ivory grip as well as a gold highlighted engraved blade, which must have been quite spectacular when originally issued. The sword is all brass mounted with a "box" guard featuring