FINE AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR INFANTRY OFFICER'S SWORD OR SHORT SABER.
For a nearly identical example made by the same New England maker, see plate 72.SS (author's collection) in George Neumann's "Battle Weapons of the American Revolution". He dates this style 1775-1783. The slightly curved single-edged blade has a narrow single fuller along the top on both sides. Four-slot brass guard. The flat-domed pommel has engraved pairs of thin incised lines and an integral capstan. The ferrule below the pommel is also engraved with sets of double lines and a single line in the center. Matching ferrule at the base of the fine spiraling bulbous cherry grip. CONDITION: Blade shows a mostly grey patina with scattered areas of darker patina. A couple shallow "battle nicks" to edge, tip bent slightly. Hilt is tight to blade and retains a pleasing mustard patina. Grip very good with no chipping. A very attractive Revolutionary War infantry officer's sword. Blade Length: 26" Overall Length: 31"
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For a nearly identical example made by the same New England maker, see plate 72.SS (author's collection) in George Neumann's "Battle Weapons of the American Revolution". He dates this style 1775-1783. The slightly curved single-edged blade has a narrow single fuller along the top on both sides. Four-slot brass guard. The flat-domed pommel has engraved pairs of thin incised lines and an integral capstan. The ferrule below the pommel is also engraved with sets of double lines and a single line in the center. Matching ferrule at the base of the fine spiraling bulbous cherry grip. CONDITION: Blade shows a mostly grey patina with scattered areas of darker patina. A couple shallow "battle nicks" to edge, tip bent slightly. Hilt is tight to blade and retains a pleasing mustard patina. Grip very good with no chipping. A very attractive Revolutionary War infantry officer's sword. Blade Length: 26" Overall Length: 31"
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