{"product_id":"rare-war-of-1812-u-s-horse-head-sword-high-officer-presentation-grade-c-1805-10-w-original-sheath","title":"Rare War of 1812 U.S. Horse Head Sword High Officer Presentation Grade c. 1805-10 w\/ Original Sheath","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis magnificent \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmerican War of 1812 period horse head officer’s sword\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a presentation-grade, high officer example dating circa \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1805 to 1810\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, complete with its original sheath. Custom made for a wealthy and high-ranking American officer, the sword is an exceptionally large and impressive piece, measuring approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e38 inches overall\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e33 inch blade\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. American horse head swords are extremely rare, and examples of this size, quality, and completeness seldom appear on the open market. These swords are typically retained in advanced private collections or ultimately placed into museum holdings, making this offering a rare opportunity for serious collectors of early American arms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe years surrounding the War of 1812 were a defining period for the young United States, when the nation was still shaping its military identity after the Revolution while facing renewed conflict with Great Britain. Presentation-grade officer swords from this era were not simply dress accessories. They were statements of rank, patriotism, service, and personal prestige. The horse head hilt form is among the most charismatic and sculptural of early American sword designs, evoking martial nobility, cavalry tradition, and elite private commission work. A large custom sword of this type would have belonged to an officer of means and standing, someone whose role demanded a sidearm equal to his public status.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a commanding early American sword that deserves to be understood as both a weapon and a work of art. The horse head form, presentation-grade quality, original sheath, exceptional scale, and War of 1812 period date make it a centerpiece object for any museum-level collection of American edged weapons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e From a prolific early American sword collector who was downsizing his collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 38 inches overall, with a 33 inch blade.\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":44087040901194,"sku":"WGN0019","price":12500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0272\/8519\/2778\/files\/37370460.jpg?v=1787161322","url":"https:\/\/collectorscrossroads.com\/products\/rare-war-of-1812-u-s-horse-head-sword-high-officer-presentation-grade-c-1805-10-w-original-sheath","provider":"Collectors Crossroads ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}