{"product_id":"mexican-war-era-bone-handle-sword-with-original-sheath","title":"Mexican War Era Bone Handle Sword with Original Sheath","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMexican War era sword\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e features a bone handle and is accompanied by its sheath, presenting as a historic edged weapon from the mid-19th-century American and Mexican frontier period. The bone grip gives the piece a distinctive traditional character, while the surviving sheath adds important completeness and display value. Though specific markings and measurements were not provided, the sword’s form and materials suggest a period sidearm associated with military, frontier, or regional use during the turbulent decades surrounding the Mexican-American War.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Mexican-American War and the broader 19th-century borderlands period produced a wide variety of edged weapons, ranging from formal military swords to locally made fighting knives, machete-swords, and cavalry-style sidearms. Bone-handled weapons were especially common in Latin American and frontier contexts, where durability, availability of material, and regional craft traditions shaped their appearance. Such pieces reflect the blended military and civilian weapon culture of a period marked by expansion, conflict, and cross-border exchange.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its bone handle, accompanying sheath, and strong period character, this sword offers appealing crossover interest for collectors of Mexican War material, early American frontier arms, and Latin American edged weapons. It is a visually compelling piece with broad historical associations and excellent display potential.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Buy From Us?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003e5-star rated store trusted by collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003eFast, reliable shipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"x_MsoNormal\"\u003eExpertly handled collectibles, always packed with care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Collectors Crossroads ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44149850767434,"sku":"WGG0030","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/8519\/2778\/files\/37335649.jpg?v=1788370303","url":"https:\/\/collectorscrossroads.com\/products\/mexican-war-era-bone-handle-sword-with-original-sheath","provider":"Collectors Crossroads ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}