For a nearly identical example, see plate 207.S on page 130 of "Swords and Blades of the American Revolution" by George C. Neumann. Straight triangular Colichemarde blade. Solid silver hilt with pierced boat guard featuring chased ornate military motifs including cannons, flags, and polearms. Hallmarked on left side of knucklebow with date letter for 1761. Knucklebow features chased designs and military motifs on both sides. Olive-shaped pommel is pierced and features military motifs on both sides. Ornate grip wrapped with bands of silver and braided silver wire. CONDITION: Blade retains a grey patina and shows professional polishing under a grey frosted patina. Hilt is tight to blade and retains a pleasing grey patina, guard slightly loose. Hilt shows some high edge wear and retains a grey patina. A very attractive French and Indian War officer's small sword. DMG Name Value Blade Length 29 - 1/2" Overall Length 36 - 1/2" Paperwork Provenance
For a nearly identical example, see plate 207.S on page 130 of "Swords and Blades of the American Revolution" by George C. Neumann. Straight triangular Colichemarde blade. Solid silver hilt with pierced boat guard featuring chased ornate military motifs including cannons, flags, and polearms. Hallmarked on left side of knucklebow with date letter for 1761. Knucklebow features chased designs and military motifs on both sides. Olive-shaped pommel is pierced and features military motifs on both sides. Ornate grip wrapped with bands of silver and braided silver wire. CONDITION: Blade retains a grey patina and shows professional polishing under a grey frosted patina. Hilt is tight to blade and retains a pleasing grey patina, guard slightly loose. Hilt shows some high edge wear and retains a grey patina. A very attractive French and Indian War officer's small sword. DMG Name Value Blade Length 29 - 1/2" Overall Length 36 - 1/2" Paperwork Provenance
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