You're right Detlef, mostly the eagle was used as it has to do with the Mexican national symbol, but horse heads were known, just not as common. The blades also were usually engraved with dichos (sayings and phrases) but as with everything, there are many exceptions.
Scabbards also are often very personal, and often charros, who are Mexican 'cowboys' customized gear and trappings. Flamboyance is very much in the Mexican character, and they are a most colorful people.
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