Original U.S. Mexican-American War Era Etched Officer's Eagle Head Sword by Schnitzler & Kirschbaum with Ivory Grip and Leather Scabbard Antique Gun Parts The upper left shoulder features

The upper left shoulder features the Airborne SF insignia and the collars have Staff Sergeant chevrons present

The great takeaways were the debilitating effects of not having air superiority

Year of Manufacture: circa 1820 - converted circa 1835

This firm is a well known manufacturer of many badges

EUGENE BOLDREGHINI

Original U.S. Mexican-American War Era Etched Officer's Eagle Head Sword by Schnitzler & Kirschbaum with Ivory Grip and Leather Scabbard Antique Gun Parts The upper left shoulder featuresOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of a well worn early American Eagle Head Militia Officers Sword with the original and correct scabbard. The sword does have manufacturer's information present, but it is slightly obscured by the rain guard and oxidation. We can make out what appears to be the S&K marking for Schnitzler & Kirschbaum. During the period of the 1840s through the 1860s, Schnitzler & Kirschbaum was one of the