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Mounted Infantry Officer's Sword with the Standish Barry Eagle Pommel
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Mounted Infantry Officer's Sword with the Standish Barry Eagle Pommel
4/30/2014 - Firearms and Militaria: Live Salesroom Auction
30,25" curved blade, with etched panels of military motifs blued and gilt. Also marked
Honor And My Country
on the blade. Leather and silver wire wrapped handle. Silver eagle pommel, silver guard and silver crossguard. Leather scabbard with silver throat bands and tip. Ca 1800-1810.
Condition:
Blade retains most of the beautiful fire blue finish with some just lightly fading toward the crossguard. The motifs still retain most of the gilt finish. The rest of the blade has nice sharp line with some brown patina stains blending in. Handle is excellent. Silver has been cleaned. Leather scabbard is excellent.
Sold: $2,937.50
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