Curved 29 1/2 inch blade with blued and gilt panel engraved with leafy branches and one side with a panoply of arms, the reverse with an unusual rendering of an eagle, Federal shield and E Pluribus Unum riband. Signed at base Warranted/A. Berger. Brass stirrup hilt comprising shield-shaped languets, the front molded with Federal eagle, knucklebow molded with scrollwork; well modeled eaglehead pommel, the backstrap with stylized florals and vase. Checkered and fluted bone grip. Brass scabbard, the front engraved overall with florals. Condition: Blade showing dark patina overall with scattered light spotting, the edge with several nicks. Hilt fine and retaining perhaps slight traces of gilt finish. Grip with slight chipping below the pommel. Scabbard with scattered dents. See Illustration
Curved 29 1/2 inch blade with blued and gilt panel engraved with leafy branches and one side with a panoply of arms, the reverse with an unusual rendering of an eagle, Federal shield and E Pluribus Unum riband. Signed at base Warranted/A. Berger. Brass stirrup hilt comprising shield-shaped languets, the front molded with Federal eagle, knucklebow molded with scrollwork; well modeled eaglehead pommel, the backstrap with stylized florals and vase. Checkered and fluted bone grip. Brass scabbard, the front engraved overall with florals. Condition: Blade showing dark patina overall with scattered light spotting, the edge with several nicks. Hilt fine and retaining perhaps slight traces of gilt finish. Grip with slight chipping below the pommel. Scabbard with scattered dents. See Illustration
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