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Cathey · 19th May 2017, 03:06 AM

Hi Guys

I am not a collector of American swords, however I have acquired five over the years and this one has me a little confused. When you look at the cross guard it is very like a typical 1803 British Infantry sword. It does have Warranted on the blade, so my thought is that perhaps it was made by Gill for the American market.

Nationality: American
Date: 1803 pattern?
Maker/Retailer: E. PLURIBUS UNUM
Overall Length: In Scabbard 38” 96.7cm, Sword only 37 ½” 95.4 cm
Blade length: 32 ¼” 82 cm
Blade widest point: 1 7/8” 4.7 cm
Hilt widest point: 5” 12.4 cm
Inside grip length: 3 ½” 8.9 cm
Marks, etc.: Warranted, etched eagle with the words "E Pluribus Unum.

Description
American 1803 Officer’s sword, large curved blade with broad fuller, 1803 style cross guard with eagle head pommel, grooved bone or ivory grip, chipped at the pommel. Some blue and gilt left on the blade and the etching is very fine. Brass mounted leather scabbard in very good solid condition.

Has anyone seen something like this before, I could not find any reference to it in The American Sword 1775-1945 Harold L Peterson.

Cheers Cathey and Rex

19th May 2017, 03:06 AM	#1
Cathey Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: adelaide south australia Posts: 276	American Sword with 1803 Style Cross Guard Hi Guys I am not a collector of American swords, however I have acquired five over the years and this one has me a little confused. When you look at the cross guard it is very like a typical 1803 British Infantry sword. It does have Warranted on the blade, so my thought is that perhaps it was made by Gill for the American market. Nationality: American Date: 1803 pattern? Maker/Retailer: E. PLURIBUS UNUM Overall Length: In Scabbard 38” 96.7cm, Sword only 37 ½” 95.4 cm Blade length: 32 ¼” 82 cm Blade widest point: 1 7/8” 4.7 cm Hilt widest point: 5” 12.4 cm Inside grip length: 3 ½” 8.9 cm Marks, etc.: Warranted, etched eagle with the words "E Pluribus Unum. Description American 1803 Officer’s sword, large curved blade with broad fuller, 1803 style cross guard with eagle head pommel, grooved bone or ivory grip, chipped at the pommel. Some blue and gilt left on the blade and the etching is very fine. Brass mounted leather scabbard in very good solid condition. Has anyone seen something like this before, I could not find any reference to it in The American Sword 1775-1945 Harold L Peterson. Cheers Cathey and Rex Attached Images