Eagle Pommel Swords

M ELEY · 18th January 2015, 12:19 AM

Hello Glenn,

Spectacular amount of information here on eagle heads! Thanks for posting these! My favorite are the Prahl types and the early 4-slot hilt patterns. I had a question for you. You have a listing of Francis Thurkle types and I noticed many of the models listed have the side bar with the cut out diamond pattern guard. I was wondering if this was exclusive or at least a favorite design of his? I have a naval-type officer's sword c.1790 with the same type guard. I know Thurkle did all manner of naval officer type swords and was just curious. Thanks again for your diligence in posting this plethora of info!
Mark

18th January 2015, 12:19 AM	#2
M ELEY Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NC, U.S.A. Posts: 2,097	Great source of info! Hello Glenn, Spectacular amount of information here on eagle heads! Thanks for posting these! My favorite are the Prahl types and the early 4-slot hilt patterns. I had a question for you. You have a listing of Francis Thurkle types and I noticed many of the models listed have the side bar with the cut out diamond pattern guard. I was wondering if this was exclusive or at least a favorite design of his? I have a naval-type officer's sword c.1790 with the same type guard. I know Thurkle did all manner of naval officer type swords and was just curious. Thanks again for your diligence in posting this plethora of info! Mark