This American Officer’s Sword, c. 1776–1783, features a silver animal eagle head hilt and an original ivory grip—complete with its intact chain guard and rare original leather and metal sheath. It hails from the prestigious William H. Guthman Collection, making it a historically significant and museum-quality piece.
This extraordinary piece measures 32.5" long with a 26.25" blade, and is among the exceedingly rare silver-hilted officer swords of the Revolution—fewer than 0.5% featured silver hilts. It closely aligns with the examples in Neumann’s Swords & Blades of the American Revolution, and was custom-crafted for a high-ranking Baltimore officer.
A true gem for elite collectors of American history, it previously sold in 2006 for $9,000 and remains in outstanding, museum-grade condition.
Features:
Circa 1776–1783 American Revolutionary War-era
Rare animal eagle head silver hilt
Original ivory grip and chain guard
Complete with original leather and metal sheath
Blade length: 26.25"; Total length: 32.5"
From the William H. Guthman Collection
Documented sale history and provenance
Condition: Museum quality – near mint condition, incredibly well-preserved, structurally complete and intact.
