Steve Brannan Posted February 1, 2017 Share #1 Posted February 1, 2017 My neighbor has a couple of old swords that he inherited from his father. At first I didn't think they were US but I found the etched "E Pluribus Unum" on the blade surrounded by flags. Both have the same design on guard with U and S, while one has the Eagle head and other has a Crown on one side and an Eagle on the other side. I am guessing 1830-40 era but who? Maybe a State Militia. One has a 30 1/2" blade and the other a 31" blade. Any ideas? I can take better pictures. Will try to get a better pic of the E Pluribus Unum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Brannan Posted February 1, 2017 Author Share #2 Posted February 1, 2017 Better shot of part of the blade etching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashlarue Posted February 1, 2017 Share #3 Posted February 1, 2017 They look like faternal swords to me. Every group had swords and often the faternal swords would be carried when the soldier served in the Civil War. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniel griffin Posted February 1, 2017 Share #4 Posted February 1, 2017 They both appear to be French swords which have been re-mounted with American blades. The capstans - which hold the blades to the pommels are much later than the mounts or the blades. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted February 1, 2017 Share #5 Posted February 1, 2017 Dan Do you think these could be Bannerman creations sold through his catalog and assembled from parts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Brannan Posted February 1, 2017 Author Share #6 Posted February 1, 2017 Yes, good thoughts. Maybe Fraternal or Bannerman put together. Any thought on value if my neighbor wanted to sell them. I am thinking $125 each. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Brannan Posted February 8, 2017 Author Share #7 Posted February 8, 2017 I found a sword similar to the eagle head sword with the same hand guard and they called it a US diplomat's sword from the 1840s. Does this sound reasonable? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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