1810-1822 Early American Militia Saber

Description

This saber was used by militia light artillery and cavalry units from 1810, through the Mexican War to the end of the Civil War. It has a 32 ½” long, 1 ¼” wide, curved blade with a single, large fuller that terminate 9” back of the point at the beginning of the false edge. The blade is ¼” thick at the hilt and the metal parts of the hilt are brass. There is a reverse “P” knuckle bow. A ferrule at the base of the grips and a backstrap runs along the back of the partially leather covered grip ending in a bird’s head shaped pommel. A nice example of an early  unmarked American saber.