Roxanne

[Dakotabear]

This sword was purchased in Pennsylvania. I was told it is an original, maybe an officers sword? Any info would be helpful.

 

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[Fullstock]

It's a 1840's-1850's militia sword commonly known as an Indian Princess sword. Very nice!

 

[Ant]

Does your saber fit the description or is it close enough?

ITEM #wea-220 ~ ORIGINAL, ANTIQUE, HORSTMANN - 'INDIAN PRINCESS' - 1835-1840 - U.S. OFFICER'S SWORD - Complete with Decorative BRASS SCABBARD - Model 1835 U.S. Officer's Sword by W.H. Horstmann, dating to 1840.* Mounted with a beautifully etched blade that measures 30 3/4 inches in length ~ The blade is engraved on one side "W.H.H." and "Philadelphia" on the other side. The Beautiful, square Fluted, Bone Hilt is proudly Crowned with an 'Indian Princess' Pommel (representing Pocahontas) ~ as well as having the U.S. Eagle on both Languets - and Mounted with an Ornate Knuckle-Guard ~ The Decorative Brass Scabbard bears the "HORSTMANN" Mark as well as the production number "425"* being Classically Engraved, having an old repair and a few dents* - Overall measuring 38 inches in length ~ mx-0521 ~ ITEM #wea-220 ~ ($1,250.) * SOLD

 

[Ant]

Now this one is said to be Mexican related and it seems to be a match with yours:

https://www.google.com/search?q=antique+mexican+indian+princess+saber&client=ms-android-boost-us&hl=en-US&v=210020210&site=webhp&prmd=si&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0CAgQ_AUoAmoVChMIlLzkjKvUxwIVDKSICh1CdgjV&biw=320&bih=508#hl=en-US&tbm=isch&q=antique+indian+princess+pommel+saber&imgrc=_

 

[Back-of-the-boat]

Now this one is said to be Mexican related and it seems to be a match with yours:
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https://www.google.com/search?q=antique+mexican+indian+princess+saber&client=ms-android-boost-us&hl=en-US&v=210020210&site=webhp&prmd=si&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0CAgQ_AUoAmoVChMIlLzkjKvUxwIVDKSICh1CdgjV&biw=320&bih=508#hl=en-US&tbm=isch&q=antique+indian+princess+pommel+saber&imgrc=_

Ant I think the OP's is American, as I think it is lady liberty seated holding a shield with an eagle holding crossed arrows in it's talons.IMO

 

[sutphin]

DANG NICE SWORD FIND .