A visually striking early American officer’s sword, likely naval or artillery, dating to circa 1830 and based on the U.S. Model 1821 pattern. The sword features a straight single-fuller blade with elaborate blue and gold decoration alternating with bright acid-etched panels. The decorative motifs include stands of arms, floral designs, and a particularly vivid grouping of palmetto leaves, liberty cap, fasces, and 11 stars—hallmarks of early Republic symbolism. The cast brass hilt showcases a distinctive eaglehead pommel and a deeply embossed downturned guard depicting an Indian warrior with classical American emblems: a Union shield, fasces, liberty pole with cap, and American eagle. The grip is composed of mother-of-pearl slabs wrapped with twisted brass wire. A leaf-decorated ferrule at the base of the grip and coiled snake quillon provide further visual interest. Though unsigned, the detailing—particularly the grip ferrule—suggests possible manufacture by Widmann of Philadelphia. Overall Length: 37 in., Blade Length: 32 ½ in. Pick up and Shipping: Free pickup in Gardnerville, NV. FedEx Ground/Home shipping within the continental U.S.: $75 + 1.5% insurance (unless waived in writing). Combined shipping available. Very good plus to excellent. The blade retains nearly all of its vivid blue and gilt decoration, with minimal fading. Bright etched sections are clean and reflective, save for a faint area of fingerprint toning. Hilt shows minor wear: loss of gilt on the brass guard, and a small chip on the front side of the mother-of-pearl grip below the pommel. A felt pad is adhered to the reverse of the guard.