c. 1800-1865

Sword with ivory grip with brass eagle's head pommel and knuckle guard; patterned medallion set into guard; blade blued and engraved with gold leaf work; hilt marked "Warranted A. Berger." Used in Revolutionary, Mexican, and Civil Wars.

H 1" x L 35" x W 5 1/2"
2016: Robertson's grandfather did not immigrate to the US from Scotland until 1793; claim that this sword was used by him during the Revolutionary War is likely mistaken. JC