Original U.S. War of 1812 Era Eagle Head Cavalry Officer’s Saber with Retained Fire Gilt Finish & Carved Ivory Grip Japanese Ordnance The cadre returned to Rapid

The cadre returned to Rapid City at the end of the month

indicates manufacture in 1884

The 101st patch is either late WWII or immediatley post war and appears to be a replacement patch

75" bore octagonal barrel

which is not entirely uncommon

Original U.S. War of 1812 Era Eagle Head Cavalry Officer’s Saber with Retained Fire Gilt Finish & Carved Ivory Grip Japanese Ordnance The cadre returned to RapidOriginal 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