Early Federal US EAGLE HEAD high rank OFFICER’S SWORD Very Fine Grip & Gilt Etching. This true specimen of early American martial pride serves as a vivid window into the Federal period, embodying the individualistic panache of the militia officer. The curved blade, displaying an honest wear consistent with its two century odyssey, retains evocative traces of its original blued and gilded finery amidst a mellowed salt and pepper patina. Delicate floral etches and scrolling foliate motifs emerge under raking light, testifying to the blade's high grade manufacture. The hilt with some looseness and play in the assembly is anchored by a superbly cast eagle head pommel, whose defiant expression remains sharp despite the softening of its original gilt brass wash. A Very Fine cross hatched grip, aged to a warm, buttery cream, provides a tactile connection to the past. The D-shaped stirrup guard and acanthus leaf langets provide a balanced, neoclassical silhouette that defined the era's aesthetic. The sword stands as a skeletal yet powerful artifact of the young Republic, offering the advanced collector a piece of history that remains resonant with the soul of early American service. Full length 36.5 inches, blade length 31 inches.