The eagle pommel shown was an Ames type, if not truly an Ames, with the flared collar to the pommel. An 18th century Spanish cavalry blade. The Ames screaming eagle was first seen on their infantry and artillery contract pieces of the mid 1830s. It is quite possible Ames was responsible for the grip and guard casting as well but that would mean a collaboration after the Alamo but before the US war with Mexico.
I archived those images off of David Parks dealer's website in 2007. He never showed an entire overall shot of the piece but one side in sections.
The Mexicans seemed to like the Bavarian 1826 sabres as well.
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