Lot 528: 5 American Swords, incl. Eagle Head, Starr Saber, 3 Post Civil War Swords (USMC) incl. scabbards

Five 19th Century – Early 20th century swords / sabres. 1st Item: U.S. Marine sword, blade engraved “Frank A. Bewley”, marked “Horstmann Philadelphia” above ricasso; wire-wrapped sharkskin handle; in scabbard. Overall: 38 3/4 in. L. Blade: 32 in. L.  2nd Item: engraved “United States Marine” blade, marked “N. S. Meyer, Inc. New York” and the Star of David above ricasso; wire-wrapped leather grip. In conforming scabbard stamped “28”. Overall: 34 1/2 in. L. Blade: 27 1/2 in. L.  3rd Item: U.S. Marine sword, blade engraved “W. W. Turner”, marked with Star of David and “Hortsmann Philadelphia” above ricasso; wire-wrapped sharkskin handle, attached decorative tassel. Overall: 36 1/2 in. L Blade: 30 in. L. 4th Item: Starr design cavalry saber, brass hilt with reverse P shape guard and wood grip, Overall: 34 1/4 in. L, Blade: 29 1/2 in. L.  5th Item: War of 1812 era eagle head infantry or artillery officer’s sword, straight blade with some remaining engraved and gilt foliate design, brass hilt with carved bone guard, reverse P shape guard, Overall: 35 in. L, Blade: 30 1/4 in. L. 

CONDITION: Moderate oxidation, pitting, and nicks to blades. Saber with a previous repair to the guard; loose grip and guard. Open separation of the bone on the eagle-head sword grip.