American Eagle Head Sabre

Norman McCormick · 6th November 2012, 09:51 PM

Hi,
I have acquired this sabre and would like to know more about it. The net is not awash with info on these so any help would be appreciated. There is no name on blade or hilt. Bone grip which has been "restored" with car body filler which will require a bit of cosmetic attention. Nicks on the blade where one would expect them. Blade just shy of 30 inches long and 1 1/4 inches at widest. A fair amount of gilding left on the guard and pommel. I'm guessing European manufacture possibly second quarter of the 19thC and probably Solingen. Were bare blades imported into the U.S. and hilted locally? Many thanks for all and any help.
Regards,
Norman.

6th November 2012, 09:51 PM	#1
Norman McCormick Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,575	American Eagle Head Sabre Hi, I have acquired this sabre and would like to know more about it. The net is not awash with info on these so any help would be appreciated. There is no name on blade or hilt. Bone grip which has been "restored" with car body filler which will require a bit of cosmetic attention. Nicks on the blade where one would expect them. Blade just shy of 30 inches long and 1 1/4 inches at widest. A fair amount of gilding left on the guard and pommel. I'm guessing European manufacture possibly second quarter of the 19thC and probably Solingen. Were bare blades imported into the U.S. and hilted locally? Many thanks for all and any help. Regards, Norman. Attached Images Last edited by Norman McCormick; 6th November 2012 at 10:12 PM.