US 19th Century Model 1821 Eagle Head Sword

RARE Antique US Officer’s Eagle Head Sword with Scabbard – Model 1821 by Horstmann & Sons

Offered here is a rare antique U.S. Officer’s Eagle Head Sword, Model 1821, complete with its scabbard. Manufactured by the respected Philadelphia firm Horstmann & Sons, this sword represents an early 19th-century American officer’s sidearm, both functional and highly decorative.

Maker: Horstmann & Sons, Philadelphia – well-known U.S. sword maker supplying officers in the early–mid 19th century

Hilt: Distinctive eagle head pommel with ornate brass guard and grip

Blade: Single fuller blade with remnants of etching; patina and age-related wear present

Scabbard: Scabbard included, showing wear and patina consistent with age

Condition: Good antique condition for its age. Blade, hilt, and scabbard remain complete. Honest wear from time is visible throughout.

The M1821 Eagle Head Sword is an iconic piece of early U.S. military history, carried by American officers in the first half of the 19th century. Examples by Horstmann are particularly desirable among collectors.