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![]() ![]() ![]() Peter Roan / CC BY-SAĪmerican swords can also be organized into pre-Civil War era weapons. This design was extremely popular in the early 1800s. (1790s-1850s) Close up of an eagle head pommel and hilt. Presentation swords therefore come a variety of styles ranging from British to French to American. ![]() Even then, sword manufacturing lagged until after the War of 1812. While Revolutionary leaders did wield European-made swords, the Colonies did have many swordsmiths before they became a country in the late 1700s. Presentation swords from the 19th century are most common, simply because that century is the height of sword use and manufacturing in the United States. Many presentation swords were awarded to wounded officers or given to the families of the deceased. These swords were given to high ranking military officers in recognition of a heroic deed. One of the most common American sword types sought after by collectors is the presentation sword. (18th-20th centuries) Presentations swords were ornate gifts honoring wounded or fallen officers. ![]()
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