1036 - HISTORIC CIVIL WAR SWORDS OF MAJOR GEORGE W. DUTTON, AMES MOUNTED FOOT OFFICERS SWORD AND A TIFFANY STAFF AND FIELD OFFICERS SWORD. BOTH SWORDS HISTORICALLY INSCRIBED.
Dutton was commissioned a Captain in Company K of the 9th Massachusetts Infantry on 6/11/1862 and participated with them until being severely wounded in the thigh at Malvern Hill. He returned in December and was promoted Major but his wound again became infected and he was forced to resign in March of '63. He was re-appointed Captain in the Veteran Reserve Corps and assigned as Commander of the Old Capital Prison, overseeing the hanging of Henry Wirtz, of Andersonville fame as well as the Lincoln Conspirators. He was then appointed to command the detachment that escorted Dr. Mudd, O'Laughlin, Spangler, and Arnold to Fort Jefferson, Dry Tortugas, Fla. Captain Dutton testified before Congress that, "During a conversation with Dr. Mudd on the 22d of July, 1865, Mudd confessed that he knew Booth when he came to his house with Herold on the morning after the assassination of the President; that he had known Booth for some time, but was afraid to tell of Booth's having been at his house on the isth of April, fearing that his own and the lives of his family would be endangered thereby. He also confessed that he was with Booth at the National Hotel on the evening referred to by Weichmann in his testimony; that he came to Washington on that occasion to meet Booth by appointment, as the latter wished to be introduced to John Surratt; that when he and Booth were going to Mrs. Surratt's house to see her son, they met, on Seventh Street, Surratt, who was introduced to Booth, and they had a conversation of a private nature. I will here add that Dr. Mudd had with him a printed copy of the testimony pertaining to his trial, and I had upon a number of occasions referred to the same. I will also say that this confession was voluntary, and made without solicitation, threat, or promise, and was made after the destination of the prisoners was com- municated to them, which communication affected Dr. Mudd more than the rest, and he frequently exclaimed, ' Oh, there is now no hope for me! Oh, I cannot live in such a placel ' " For most, Duttons' historic testimony laid to rest the question of Mudds' truthfulness under oath and probable guilt in his relationship with the Lincoln Assassins. The Ames Mounted Foot Officers sword is in fine condition with a non-etched, uninspected blade with Ames scroll address at the ricasso. The blade is smooth gray patina. The grip is fine and the undented scabbard is a smooth gray-brown patina. The inscription reads, "Capt. Geo. W. Dutton, from his Stoughton Friends, June 1861". The Tiffany Staff & Field Officers Sword is in very good to fine condition. Only the slightest gold gilt on the face of the guard is visible. The grip is fine and complete. The blade is an 1862 dated Collins with the Tiffany address etched. Most etching is visible, but faint. The gray patina scabbard is smooth and dent-free with the exception of the drag which almost certainly has suffered a bullet strike and shows evidence of being "put back in order". The coin-silver plaque between the mounts reads, "Presented to Capt. George W. Dutton by Company C, 10 Regt. ?. C.U.S.A. as a token of their Esteem for him as a Patriot, a Gentleman, and an Officer. Jamaica L.I. Dec. 5, 1863". These are very important, historically inscribed swords that should be in a museum. Thanks to our fearless leaders in today's government, there are probably few museums that can afford to buy anything. I'm therefore offering them to responsible PRIVATE CITIZENS for their collections. I know they will be cherished and well cared for there.

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1032 - CIVIL WAR ARCHIVE COLLECTION OF COLONEL CHARLES N. MANCHESTER OF THE 1ST & 2ND RHODE ISLAND CAVALRY.
This is unquestionably one of the most interesting groupings I have ever come across. Not because it is relatively complete. Surely there are many groupings with sabre and uniform that some would love to own. This grouping, however, is so unusual that I kept it in my personal collection and am more interested in trades than in selling this material. I am looking for 1 or 2 high grade Tiffany Swords to purchase that are identified for my personal collection and would consider adding this towards towards that end. This group contains Manchesters' Sword, Sash, Belt Plate, all of his Medals, dated period Corps Badge Medals, Spurs, Horse Bit, Photo, Diaries, Journal, Militia Papers, Obituary, etc. The medals are absolutely stunning and untouched. There is also a sabre pin that Manchester had custom fashioned for his wife, amazingly with a strand of her hair adorning the hilt, and,,,, this is documented with a note from his wife. The entire group comes with a notarized letter from his great-great grandson that itemizes each individual item so it cannot be added to nor detracted from. The set is wonderful and I have never seen a group that displays so well with the mixture of color and textures of the metals from which all the artifacts are fashioned. Manchesters service in the 1st. R.I. - Duty in the Defences of Washington, D. C., till April, 1862. Moved to Warrenton Junction, Va., April 4. Reconnoissance to Rappahannock River April 16 (3rd Battalion). Warrenton Junction April 16. Reconnoissance to Liberty Church April 16. Occupation of Mt. Jackson April 17 (4 Cos.). Reconnoissance to Rappahannock Crossing April 18 (4 Cos.). Advance to Front Royal May 29. Front Royal May 30 (3rd Battalion). Strasburg June 1. Columbia Bridge April 2. Edenburg June 3. Miller's Bridge June 4. New Market June 5. Harrisonburg June 6. Cross Keys June 8. Port Republic and Mountain Road June 9. Scouting on the Rappahannock till August. Reconnoissance to James City July 22-24. Rapidan River August 3-4. Slaughter River August 7. Robinson's River August 8. Battle of Cedar Mountain August 9. Pope's Campaign in Northern Virginia August 16-September 2. Stevensburg, Raccoon Ford and Brandy Station August 20. Fords of the Rappahannock August 21-23. Catlett's Station August 22. Rappahannock Station August 23. New Baltimore August 27. Gainesville August 28. Bull Run August 30. Centreville, Chantilly and Germantown August 31. Chantilly September 1. White's Ford September 15 and October 12. Advance to Falmouth, Va., October 27. Mountsville October 31 (Cos. "K," "L" and "M"). Hazel Run November 16. Battle of Fredericksburg December 12-15 (Cos. "K" and "M"). Expedition to Richards and Ellis Fords December 29-30. Service in the 2nd R.I. - Moved to Baton Rouge, La., March 6-7, 1863. Operations against Port Hudson March 7-27. Moved to Algiers, thence to Berwick April 1-9. Operations in Western Louisiana April 9-May 14. Teche Campaign April 11-20. Franklin April 14. Near Washington May 1. Expedition from Opelousas to Alexandria and Simsport May 5-18. Operations about Monett's Plantation and on Bayou Sara Road May 18-19. Moved to Bayou Sara, thence to Port Hudson May 22-25. Siege of Port Hudson May 25-July 9. Jackson Cross Roads June 20. Springfield Landing July 2. Surrender of Port Hudson July 9. Call if you would like to kick this around at 216-541-4111.

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1030 - AMES ENLISTED MAN'S CAVALRY SABRE WITH CONFEDERATE KEENANSVILLE SCABBARD. IDENTIFIED TO MEDAL OF HONOR WINNER, EDWARD TOBIE, 1ST MAINE CAVALRY.
All collectors like an artifact that tells a story. Well, this one's a whopper and best of all, true and documented. Not only is this Union inspected sabre in a Confederate scabbard, it's identified to Edward Parsons Tobie of Company G, 1st Maine Cavalry. Best part, FOR HIS ACTIONS ON 4/6/65 AT SAILORS CREEK, VIRGINIA, TOBIE WAS AWARDED THE MEDAL OF HONOR. This sword came from a Southern family whose ancestor brought it home from the war and they sold it last year. On 6/9/1863 Tobie was wounded at Brandy Station, captured and hospitalized until his exchange. His 1862 dated Ames was most likely taken at that time and married with the Confederate scabbard and used by the North Carolina soldier who's family retained it until its sale last year. He was later wounded at Sailor's Creek, Va. and then at Farmville, Va. the very next day. The following information was found on the internet of Tobie's adventures during the period of action for which he received the MOH; "Lieutenant T. Little, adjutant of the First Maine Cavalry, was wounded in the first charge of General Smith's Third Brigade on the 6th, and shortly after his successor, Lieutenant J. W. Poor, met a like fate, whereupon Colonel Cilly detailed Sergeant Tobie to assume the duties of adjutant. Just as the regiment started on the final charge that day which resulted so disastrously for the enemy a bullet pierced Tobie's foot and threw him to the ground. With great difficulty he hobbled to the rear, but upon recovering his horse, which had been caught by the colonel's orderly, he mounted it and started for the field hospital, where he had his wound bandaged. The surgeon advised him to stay in the rear, but he rejoined his regiment, reaching it in time to go on a scout through the woods. The regiment was on the march early next day, the plucky sergeant with it, and though his foot pained him greatly he did not hesitate and stay behind when the charge into the village of Farmville was made. He rode at the front of the second battalion with Major Hall, and dashing through the village put to rout a superior force of the enemy. In this charge Sergeant Tobie was again wounded, the bullet passing through his leg, killing his horse ; but upon finding that the wound was not serious, he had it bandaged and a second time rejoined his regiment, having in the meantime procured another horse. That night found him with his regiment on its march to Appomattox, where for a third time he was, in a wounded condition, engaged with the enemy. Call for further details and/or look up Tobie (who by the way wrote the Regimental History of the 1st Maine Cavalry) on the internet for further information.

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1027 - UNIQUE AMES STAFF AND FIELD OFFICERS SWORD. IDENTIFIED TO WILLIAM CLEMENS, U.S. ARMY SIGNAL CORPS.
This is a truly rare sword. At first glance, just an excellent to minty Ames Staff & Field Officers Sword. However a second glance reveals that although the scabbard is stamped Ames on the top mount as usual, the sword blade has no Ames marking either stamped or etched. In its place, dry needle etched at the ricasso on both sides is the name, William Clemens. Another glance finds that the blade etching (in my limited observations) appeared to be one-of-a-kind. I sent photos to Mr. Ron Manness, a contributor to the John H. Thillmann books on American Army Swords and a collector of probably more Ames blade variations than anyone else in the world. We noted that the script "US" etching on the blade does not run from front to back on the blade, but from edge to edge, similar to some deluxe Clauberg products. It is truly unique in our experience and I would be interested to here of any other Ames Staff & Field or Foot Officer products that may have similar etching. In any case, the entire sword is excellent to near mint and Clemens' history is exceptional. Here's a sample from his obituary, "Major William W. Clemens died Saturday June 2, 1894 at the home of his mother in Pottsville. Major Clemens was a brave soldier and won high recognition for his service to the country. Major Clemens was born and raised in Pottsville he was 56 at the time of his death. His father was one of the early settlers of Pottsville, William attended all the Pottsville schools and was a graduate of the West Chester Academy. Major Clemens who at the time of the Civil War was living in Minersville and joined the Washington Artillerists as a private marched with the First Defenders to Washington. He then joined the 25th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment as a private in Company H. After the muster out of the 25th on 7-23-61 Clemens enlisted in the 129th a nine month regiment under the command of Col. Jacob Frick on July 21, 1862. He enlisted as the First Lieutenant of Company A formed in Minersville under Captain George J. Lawrence. The 129th in its short career fought in two hard battles, Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville. During the battle of Fredericksburg Clemens and his men made the charge up Marye’s Heights with Humphries Division. Company A would suffer the loss of Captain George J. Lawrence, John M. Jones, John Nicholas, and Thomas Millington, and many more wounded. Clemens saw Captain Lawrence fall and detailed a man to carry the body to the rear. Where Captain Lawrence would later die from his wounds. After Lawrence’s death Lieutenant Clemens was made commander of Company A. An event that Major Clemens is famous for is his appointment as Chief Signal Officer to Rear Admiral Porter in the two attacks on Fort Fisher in January of 1865. Fort Fisher controlled the entrance to Wilmington, N.C. and Major Clemens as Chief Signal Officer, commanded the fleet which made the sea attack, also he signaled for the advance of the land attack, the result of which was the fall of Fort Fisher. Major Clemens was highly recommended for his valor and dauntless courage displayed in his successful attack on Fort Fisher by Rear Admiral David D. Porter. Because of his actions he was appointed a 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army . Soon after the capture of Fort Fisher, Richmond was taken and Rear Admiral Porter as a mark of esteem and regard invited Clemens to accompany him with President Lincoln on a trip up the James River to the capitol of the confederacy where they occupied the mansion deserted by Jefferson Davis. CONGRESS GAVE HIM A VOTE OF THANKS FOR HIS SERVICE AND REAR ADMIRAL PORTER ACKNOWLEDGES HIS BRAVERY. Collectors may note that one sword belonging to Colonel Jacob Frick is also for sale on this website. Frick was awarded the "Medal of Honor" for actions at Frederickburg and Chancellorsville. It is accompanied by one of Frick's inscribed canes and both came directly from family descendants.

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1026 - CASED PRESENTATION NON-REGULATION STAFF AND FIELD OFFICERS SWORD OF MAJOR GENERAL THOMAS H. RUGER. INSCRIBED SCABBARD, INSCRIBED LID-PLAQUE, MAKERS LABEL INSIDE LID. WITH ORIGINAL HIGH GRADE BELT AND SWORD SASH. FULL NOTARIZED DOCUMENTATION FROM THE DIRECT DESCENDANTS OF THOMAS H. RUGER. ALL ARTIFACTS IN NEAR MINT CONDITION.
This entire outfit is in near mint condition and fully documented to Major General Ruger, who commanded Divisions at major battles throughout the Civil War including Gettysburg. Inscribed on the scabbard, "Presented by the Officers of the 3rd Regmt. Wis. Vols. to their Col. Thos. H. Ruger Feb. 15th, 1862". He graduated from the U.S. Military Academy in 1854, third in his class of 46, and was commissioned a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. He resigned in 1855 to become a lawyer in Wisconsin. In civil life he was counsellor-at-law at Janesville, Wisconsin, from 1856 to 1861, when he again entered the service as lieutenant-colonel of the Third Wisconsin Volunteers, serving in command of his regiment in operations in Maryland and the Shenandoah Valley from July, 1861, to August, 1862, in the mean time having been promoted colonel of his regiment, to date from August 20, 1861. Colonel Ruger was engaged in the movement to Harrisonburg, Virginia, February, 1862; combat of Winchester, May 25, 1862; retreat to Williamsport, Maryland, May, 1862, and advance to Little Washington, Virginia, July, 1862; in the Northern Virginia campaign, being engaged in the battle of Cedar Mountain, August 9, 1862; He participated in the Battle of Antietam, in which he was wounded while acting commander of a brigade in the 1st Division, XII Corps. Commissioned brigadier general of volunteers in November 1862, Ruger led his brigade of the XII Corps, Army of the Potomac, in the Battle of Chancellorsville, and commanded the division of Brig. Gen. Alpheus Williams at the battle of Gettysburg July 1-3, 1863, and subsequent march to Warrenton, Virginia. He participated in suppressing the draft-riots in New York City, August to September, 1863, and when that trouble ceased was on duty in Tennessee, October, 1863, to April, 1864. He was then assigned to the command of a brigade of the Twentieth Corps in the invasion of Georgia, being engaged in the battles of Resaca, May 15, 1864, and New Hope Church, May 25, 1864; action of Kulp House, June 22, 1864; combat of Peach-Tree Creek, July 20, 1864, and in numerous skirmishes on the march from May to July, 1864; siege of Atlanta, July 22 to September 2, 1864, and occupation of Atlanta, September 2 to November 8, 1864. He commanded a division of the Twenty-third Corps in the Tennessee campaign against the rebel army of General Hood, November 15 to December 8, 1864, being engaged in operations about Columbia and battle of Franklin, Tennessee, November 30, 1864. He then organized the First Division of the Twenty-third Corps, and was in command of. his division in the operations in North Carolina, being engaged in the movement up the Neuse River, February to March, 1865; action at Wier's Fork, near Kinston, March 10, 1865; surrender of the insurgent army under General J. E. Johnston at Darien Station, April 26, 1865, and in command of the Department and District of North Carolina, June 27, 1865, to September 1, 1866, when he was mustered out of the volunteer service, having been reappointed in the U. S. Army, with the rank of colonel of the Thirty-third Infantry, July 28, 1866. General Ruger was brevetted major-general U. S. Volunteers November 30, 1864, for gallant and meritorious services at the battle of Franklin, and brevet brigadier-general U. S. Army, March 2, 1867, for gallant and meritorious services at the battle of Gettysburg. While in command of his regiment at Atlanta, he was made provisional governor of the State of Georgia from January 13 to July 4, 1868, and was in command of the District of Alabama to February 1, 1869. He was transferred to the Eighteenth Infantry March 15, 1869. General Ruger commanded the Department of the South from March 5 to May 31, 1869, and, after serving with his regiment until September 1, 1871, was detailed as superintendent of the U. S. Military Academy, where he remained until September 1, 1876; he was then placed in command of the Department of the South to July 1, 1878. He commanded Fort Assinaboine, together with the District of Montana, to October 1, 1879, and then commanded the District of Montana to May 13, 1885. He commanded his regiment and the post of Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, and the Infantry and Cavalry School of Application from June 29, 1885, to April 8, 1886, when he was appointed brigadier-general U. S. Army March 19, 1886, and assigned to the command of the Department of the Missouri, remaining to May 4, 1886, and then transferred to the Department of Dakota, which command he retained until April, 1891, when he was transferred to the command of the Military Division of the Pacific. The military divisions being discontinued in July, 1891, General Ruger was assigned to the command of the Department of California, which he now retains.

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1022 - CIVIL WAR CAVALRY OFFICERS SABRE BY SAURBIER WITH DELUXE FEATURES AND HISTORICALLY INSCRIBED.
In my opinion, next to Tiffany there is no more interesting American Manufacturer of quality swords than Saurbier. The mixing and matching of features such as grips, blades, mounts, scabbard etching and inlays is what makes Civil War Sword Collecting interesting, and Saurbier was "The Man". I have probably owned 10 Saurbiers with special features in the past year and wish I had kept every single one. I could have had a very impressive collection of a single manufacturer that presented a grouping with no sword appearing to be the same pattern as the next. Next to the Daniel Hart Sword (which is offered for sale in this listing as well), this sword is the most unusual that I have come across to date. It is adorned with 5 silver medallion inlays on the scabbard mounts nearly the size of half dollars. The silver inlays are huge and I've never seen anything like it. In addition, the top two inlays appear to be Washington and Lincoln wearing crown wreaths of laurel. I've never seen Lincolns likeness on any Military Weaponry that was of wartime manufacture. The grip is of silver plated pewter and has additional inlays on the pommel cap and the top of the pommel. The blade retains all of its etching and shows fine condition with a mounted bugler just above the ricasso. The scabbard body is a smooth-as-butter dark blue-gray patina. The sword was presented to Captain Edwin D. Comtsock of the 27th New York in January of 1863. He rose from Sergeant to Captain from May of '61 to May of '63. He was then commissioned a Captain in the 1st New York Veteran Cavalry. With the 27th, he saw action at Battle of Bull Run, Va., July 21. Advance on Manassas, Va., March 10-15, 1862. Siege of Yorktown, Va., Seven days before Richmond June 25-July 1. Gaines' Mill and Chickahominy June 27. White Oak Swamp and Glendale June 30. Malvern Hill July 1. Crampton's Gap, South Mountain, September 14. Battle of Antietam September 16-17. Duty in Maryland till October 29. Movement to Falmouth, Va., October 29-November 19. Battle of Fredericksburg, Va., December 12-15. "Mud March" January 20-24, 1863. At Falmouth till April. Chancellorsville Campaign April 27-May 6. Operations about Franklin's Crossing April 29-May 2. Maryes Heights, Fredericksburg, May 3. Salem Heights May 3-4. Banks' Ford May 4. With the Cavalry, Comstock saw action at Upperville, VA; Snicker's Gap, VA; Piedmont, VA; Winchester, VA; New Market, VA and Newtown, VA. This is a stunning sword in terms of looks, is possibly a one-of-a-kind and it has a ton of good history with it. If you are a Civil War Sword collector, this is a great item. If you have yet to aquire your first, you could hardy do better in terms of the bells & whistles that make these artifacts desirable. This is a wonderful item.

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1020 - IMPORTED, HORSTMANN ETCHED, PRESENTATION GRADE FOOT OFFICERS SWORD PRESENTED TO LT. THOMAS S. HAYES OF THE 37TH NYV'S AND 5TH NY VETERAN INFANTRY.
This is a fine looking Foot that has seen use and carry but a little TLC will improve it prospects. The leather grip is very fine and full and the blade a little tired and should be cleaned but most all of the etching is visible. The German Silver scabbard has a few small dents and is missing the drag, but the sword presents well and has some good history. A drag could possibly be found or fashioned for it. Hayes started out as a sergeant in the 37th but was later reduced to ranks. The 37th (The Irish Rifles) had a great history, seeing action at Yorktown and at Williamsburg it won complimentary mention from Gen. Kearny for gallantry in action. The loss in this battle was 95 killed, wounded and missing. At Fair Oaks and in the Seven Days' battles the regiment was closely engaged. It was present at the battles of Bull Run and Chantilly, was active at Fredericksburg with a total loss of 35 members and encamped near Falmouth during the rest of the winter. On Dec. 24, 1862, the regiment received the veterans of the 101st N. Y. The heaviest loss was suffered in the Chancellorsville campaign in May, 1863, when 222 of the 37th were killed, wounded or missing. The 5th new York Veterans participated in the battle of Cold Harbor and lost at Bethesda Church 87 killed, wounded and missing; proceeded with the 5th corps to Petersburg; was in an encounter at the Weldon railroad in August and lost 119 men; was also active at Poplar Spring Church, Hatcher's run, White Oak road, where the loss was 60 killed, wounded and missing; and shared in the final assault on Petersburg and the battle of Five Forks. Hayes was wounded at Petersburg. This is a fine looking sword with very good action history. A drag would take it to the $5,000 value range.

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1018 - MODEL 1860 STAFF AND FIELD OFFICERS SWORD OF MAJOR GENERAL THOMAS H. RUGER.
This is an absolutely stunning sword. It retains most of its gold gilt on the scabbard body and the hilt is near mint and glorious. The blade retains all of its etching as well. The sword is documented by notarized statements as belonging to Ruger from his direct descendants. It is marked on the ricasso Jahn, Phila., who was a silversmith and gold-gilter in the 1860 Philadelphia business directory. For a complete history of Ruger, see our item #1026 above. This sword comes with its original sword knot and a CDV of Ruger later in life.

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1015 - INSCRIBED AND INSPECTED CIVIL WAR AMES FOOT OFFICERS SWORD OF LIEUT. MALCOLM AMMIDOWN OF THE 34th MASSACHUSETTS.
This is a fine condition Ames Foot Officers sword with lovely inscription, sound scabbard and all the blade etching. The blade is inspected but not dated. The grouping also contains his sword sash, CDV photo, and a few letters and documents. Ammidown was wounded and captured at New Market, Virginia in May of 1864 and eventually died a POW in Charleston, South Carolina a few months later. The most interesting paper is an article written in Ammidowns hometown newspaper years later that details the entire history of his sword after its capture by Lt. T.J. Tinsley of the 30th Virginia Battalion of Sharpshooters, the man who made Ammidown a prisoner after his wounding. This is great history here and a very interesting story. Service of the 34th up until the time of Ammidowns capture is as follows;--At Arlington Heights, Va, till August 22, 1862. Moved to Alexandria, Va., August 22, and duty on line of Orange & Alexandria Railroad till September 10. At Fort Lyon, Defences of Washington, D. C., September 15, 1862, to June 2, 1863. Provost and guard duty in Washington till July 9. Moved to Maryland Heights July 9. Occupation of Harper's Ferry, W. Va., July 14. Duty at Harper's Ferry and Bolivar till December 10. Action at Berryville October 18. Raid to Harrisonburg December 10-24. At Harper's Ferry till February 1, 1864. Operations in Hampshire and Hardy Counties, W. Va., January 27-February 7. Moved to Cumberland, Md., February 15. Return to Harper's Ferry, thence moved to Monocacy, Md., March 5, to Martinsburg, W. Va., March 7 and to Harper's Ferry April 2. Moved to Martinsburg, W. Va., April 17. Sigel's expedition from Martinsburg to New Market April 13-May 16. Rude's Hill May 14. New Market May 14-15. CALL FOR MORE DETAILS.

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1002 - CARRY SWORD AND PRESENTATION CANE OF MEDAL OF HONOR WINNER COLONEL JACOB G. FRICK OF THE 129TH PENNSYLVANIA, HERO OF FREDERICKSBURG.,
This Militia Officers Sword and Inscribed Cane were in the October 2001 Julia Auction with Frick's cased, Presentation Grade Tiffany Sword. They were consigned to the auction directly from the descendants of Colonel Frick, who won the Medal Of Honor for actions at Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville in 1862 and 1863. Frick was also nominated for the MOH for actions during The Gettysburg Campaign. It is believed by the consignors and historians that this Militia Sword was carried by Frick in both the Mexican and Civil Wars, as the other two swords in the Family were the mint condition presentation Tiffany and later, a mint condition Presentation Grade Horstmann Staff & Field Officers Sword, neither of which shows any use. I have included the auction description of this sword and cane here; Colonel Frick's Mexican War Field Sword: This early militia officer's sword may hold the most important aspect of historical significance for this entire grouping. Showing hard wear and much field use, this sword surely hung at Colonel Frick's side during his service in the Mexican War and most likely during his incredible acts of valor at both Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville serving as his field weapon. An 1840 period militia infantry officer's sword with straight double edged blade with central fuller having etched panels of floral decoration, an American eagle, standing Indian warrior and flag with Liberty Cap. The cross guard is gilded cast brass with two ovate quillions and a floral decorated cross panel with double langets. The pommel is a modified bird's head style with a cast star and rococo scrolls. A chain once was draped from the pommel to the left quillion but is now missing. The grip is of ivory with carved decoration. The scabbard is also of gilded brass with a double carrying ring at top, and single at the middle. On either side of the scabbard mounts and above the drag is a profusely engraved floral decoration with an American eagle engraved decoration between the middle mount and the drag. CONDITION: Fair, the sword shows very hard use and much wear. The blade is faded to gray with surface spotting and light rust here and there. The ivory grip has been broken and has major losses near the cross guard and pommel. The scabbard shows only traces of its original gilt, has minor dents here and there and shows much wear at the drag. The chain guard is missing. Colonel Frick's Presentation Gold Tipped Walking Stick: Family oral tradition states that this cane was presented to Colonel Frick by his old comrades and is made from the wood of the shattered flagstaff carrying the regimental colors during the Battle of Chancellorsville, Virginia. A secondary untipped/unfinished piece of identical wood accompanies this relic which appears to be a perfect extension to the walking stick giving credence to the family tradition. The walking stick measures 33" long and is gently tapered from tip to tip. The head is of pure gold decorated in repousse with Acanthus leaf, three Diamond shaped panels with flowering centers and rococo scroll work. The top is engraved with the following: "Col. J.G. Frick Pottsville May 1, 1873". The bottom tip is wrapped in nickeled silver. The wood is very dark and close grained similar to Rosewood. The unfinished section of wood which accompanies matches the diameter of the bottom tip of the walking stick and tapers down for approximately 34 ½". CONDITION: Near excellent showing only minor wear from light use to the bottom tip. The gold head is about perfect with only light surface scratching. *** NOTE***; A second Cane, inscribed and presented to Frick by his comrades, was offered for sale in a second auction in 2007 with his Presentation Grade Horstmann S&F Sword, again directly from Frick descendants. This second cane is inscribed as indeed being made from the Fredricksburg flagstaff. It is therefore possible that the second cane was also made from original remnants. These two artifacts, sword and cane are truly significant.

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1000 - CONFEDERATE CAVALRY SABRE BY H. MARSHALL, ATLANTA, GEORGIA.
This is probably the finest known example. It came direct to auction from the descendants of a Pennsylvania soldier who brought it home with several other artifacts and war trophies. The entire collection was sold at auction over 10 years ago, at which this sword was the highlight. It has been displayed many times in a glass case at shows in Gettysburg, Richmond, Nashville etc., never before offered for sale to the public. I stepped up to the plate to buy this as I enjoy owning, examining and selling the best items available. The best way to learn about these artifacts is to own them. In my minds eye, the best ones to own are those few examples by which all others can be judged in terms of their architecture and materials. It educates and rewards the brain that an expert cannot do with a book or explanation. In fact, I have long ago determined that most of the true experts are long gone.

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Man, this one was a puzzle at first. I couldn't find a Charles Tucker from California that served with their 1st Regiment. Then I couldn't find him in the 71st Pa., which was also known as the first Ca. Then I found him, but it sold quickly.

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993 - EARLY AND 1851 INSPECTED AMES STAFF AND FIELD OFFICERS SWORD. HISTORICALLY INSCRIBED AND PRESENTED TO FAMED ARKANSAS NATIVE WILLIAM S. QUESENBERRY.
I don't have to tell you all how rare this sword is. A UNION SWORD presented to a CONFEDERATE OFFICER, BY A CONFEDERATE OFFICER! This is a very early Ames Staff & Field with the early etch, smaller hilt, wide blade and even wider blued scabbard. The blade etching is crisp but the end of the blade shows wear. The scabbard is fine with but a single slight dent. The mounts, hilt and grip are superb as is the beautiful inscription. The blade is dated 1851 and fully inspected. Quesenbury was born in 1822 in Arkansas and attended the first school in Fort Smith. In 1838, he went to St. Joseph’s College, a Catholic institution in Bardstown, Kentucky. The following year, he settled in Van Buren (Crawford County) and began writing for the town’s newspapers, Frontier Whig and the more enduring Democratic Arkansas Intelligencer. In 1842, painter John Mix Stanley began his two-year tour of the Indian Territory and northwest Arkansas. Quesenbury, who had been drawing since childhood, took advantage of the opportunity to study under him, probably during Stanley’s stay in Van Buren in 1844. In the late summer of 1845, Quesenbury joined a scouting party of Cherokee interested in settling in Texas. The outbreak of the Mexican War in 1846 prompted Quesenbury to join the Arkansas regiment. He wrote a detailed account of the Battle of Buena Vista and, in an extended poem, castigated his friend, Albert Pike. Because Pike’s detachment had been on the other side of the field, Pike had not observed the engagement, which cost the life of the regiment’s colonel, Archibald Yell. Quesenbury’s personal courage in this battle was noted in the dispatches, and his long letter explaining the battle was much reprinted. Quesenbury did not leave with the first party of gold seekers in 1849 but did join the rush to California in 1850. A diary and two sketchbooks survive from this expedition, and his detailed drawings of Western sites provide important documentation of historic places. Quesenbury did not prosper as a miner, but he did find work writing first for New Orleans’s California True Delta and then for the new Sacramento Daily Union. His art work included “View of Sutter’s Fort” and pictorial letter sheets showing a view of the Tehama block in Sacramento. In 1851, Quesenbury returned from California in the company of J. Wesley Jones, whose plans to use daguerreotypes (reportedly 1,500) as the basis for a vast representation of the West called the Pantoscope included signing up Quesenbury as his staff artist. Quesenbury sketched a variety of scenes along the route back through Salt Lake City, Utah, and east into Nebraska. A printed narrative and Quesenbury’s two sketchbooks survive. In 1853, he started the South-West Independent newspaper. Neutral in politics, he nevertheless promised to “advance or lead in all the great improvements and questions of the day.” The same year, he built a home in Fayetteville that stood well into the twentieth century. He had to stop publication of his newspaper in 1857 because of health problems. His financial predicament was perilous as well, but in 1859, he assisted Superintendent of Indian Affairs Elias Rector in removing some of the Seminole from Florida to Indian Territory. Quesenbury opposed secession, but once the Civil War began, he joined Brigadier General Albert Pike in Indian Territory, serving as major in the commissary department. Pike’s career there was turbulent, and Quesenbury was one of the minor players in the first clashes between Pike and Major General Thomas C. Hindman over lines of authority. His poor health returned, and in 1864, now in Texas, he tendered his resignation. Albert Pike, who knew him for half a century, praised both his landscapes and his caricatures but was most taken by his writing: “I do not know where he got his command of language. No man ever wrote me such letters, so quaint and forcible, so full of acute remarks and bold expressions of opinion, of exuberant mirthfulness and queer fancies and grave reflections and sagacious axioms, expressed in incomparable language.” Two of his lines lived long in Arkansas history: “Be not affronted by a jest: if a man throws salt at thee, it will not hurt thee unless thou hast sore places.” The other, the concluding line in Arkansas: A Poem, was: “GOD LOVES NOT HIM THAT LOVES NOT ARKANSAS.” I believe that E. S. Bell, the presenter, was a Captain from Alabama. More research needs to be done on the military career of this man and his sword. This is very rare stuff.

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987 - CIVIL WAR MOUNTED ARTILLERY OFFICERS SABRE BY WM. HORSTMANN & SONS. IDENTIFIED TO JOSHUA SMITH OF OHIO WITH PHOTO.
I recently bought this sword from a fellow dealer and friend that is the editor of North/South Trader Civil War Magazine. The family contacted him and produced a simply wonderful sword which was then offered to me. After my purchase, some questions and prodding found that the family knew the name of the original owner as they were direct descendants. It pays to dig! As John Tillmann talks about in his books, Artillery Officers Sabres are rare and in this condition almost impossible to find manufactured by Horstmann. This one is a beauty, with about 20% original gilt on the hilt and a spectacular etched blade. The sword comes with a copy of a tin-type with Smith holding, what is without a doubt, this very sword. There is also a letter signed by noted dealer and author Steve Sylvia, who found the sword.

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980 - CIVIL WAR AMES NAVAL OFFICERS SWORD, HISTORICALLY INSCRIBED AND IDENTIFIED.
This is a very fine condition Ames Naval Officers Sword inscribed on the top mount, "Geo. E. Wise". It retains 50% gold gilt on the hilt mixing with patina. The mounts show generous gold in their protected areas. The blade shows all of its etching but with softening frost to the etched backround. The scabbard body is sound but missing the drag. George E. Wise was from Massachusetts and enlisted on 11/28/1864 as a Acting Ensign. He was commissioned into US Navy and served on the USS CATSKILL in the South Atlantic Squadron and possibly others. More research needs to be done on this fine sword and a drag could certainly be found to restore it to a high quality Naval Collectible in the $3500 - 4,000 range.

$2,975.00
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978 - CIVIL WAR AMES FOOT OFFICERS SWORD WITH RARE, BACK-STITCHED SCABBARD THOUGHT TO BE CONTRACTED AND MADE BY GAYLORD.
This is a very fine condition Foot with excellent grip, 90% gold gilt on the hilt, 30% gold on the mounts and drag, and a very fine condition blade showing all of its etched surfaces of patriotic motif and makers mark.

$ 2,475.00
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976 - CIVIL WAR IMPORTED, MOUNTED FOOT OFFICERS SWORD.
This is a nice, average condition sword with etched blade and iron scabbard. It shows use but is in very good to fine condition and priced a few hundred under retail. We got it cheap and feel it should stay that way for a lucky buyer.

$1,350.00
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964 - EARLY AMES STAFF & FIELD OFFICERS SWORD.
Yes collectors, this is the early one with heavy scabbard and early blade etch. One of the best we've ever seen.

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935 - RARE, CIVIL WAR, E. J. JOHNSON CONFEDERATE FOOT OFFICERS SWORD, FIELD INSCRIBED WITH DIRECT PROVENANCE AND NOTARIZED DOCUMENTATION DIRECT FROM THE DESCENDENTS OF ADAM GIVEN, 60TH VIRGINIA INFANTRY.
This is a wonderfull, rare and historic Confederate sword. Adam Given enlisted as a Lieutenant in Captain George Hammonds Company of the 59th Infantry of Wise's Legion June 26, 1861. He was 23 years old and stood 6'4" tall with dark eyes. After being merged with the 60th, Given was made Captain and served throughout the war. His unit saw action at Sewell Mountain, Seven Days, Mechanicsville, Gaines Mills, Cloyd's Mountain, Piedmont, Winchester, Cedar Creek, and Waynesboro among others. He was cited for gallantry at Seven Days by Brigadier General Charles Field, was wounded in action at Belle Grove Cloyd's Mountain and captured late in the war at Waynesboro with a good portion with his regiment. He was imprisoned at Fort Delaware in March and released in June, 1865. The sword is beautiful and untouched. As is usual with Johnson Foots, the grip is polished wood with wire wrap and never had leather. The blade is excellent with no corossion or pitting and is a smooth patina. The guard and mounts are a wonderfull, deep rich patina and the hand-applied inscription is readable and original to the period. This sword comes with a notarized letter from the direct decendant of Given, his great-great-great grandson. It is wonderfull and undamaged. This is a premium sword and is priced very reasonably.

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932 - ARCHIVE GROUPING OF CAPTAIN FRANK MOORES, 44TH OHIO INFANTRY AND 8TH OHIO CAVALRY.
This fine grouping has come to us as a consignment from the direct descendants of Moores. It includes his Imported Foot officers Sword, a beautifull hand-painted soldiers memorial, silver-plated water pitcher-goblet and tray (embossed with the name "MOORES" across the face), a fine CDV of Moores in uniform and numerous documents to include an original obituary and notarized letter of provenance. Moores was born in Hamilton County, Ohio in 1841 and worked the river boats as a young man. At the age of 20 he enlisted in the 44th Ohio which later became the 8th Ohio Cavalry. Although we have no muster sheets, newspaper clippings and family info tell us that Moores served throughout the war, being wounded at least twice and captured at Beverly while serving with Sheridan in the valley. He was confined at Libby Prison for a short period and paroled in March of '65 later mustering out with his unit in July. In later life Moores went into the general merchandise business and later travelled to Nebraska where he worked as a railroad executive. He eventually became involved in politics and was elected mayor of Omaha, Nebraska in 1897. He enjoyed great popularity in that office and died during his 3rd term of service in 1906. All items are generally in very good condition save for 2 breaks in the scabbard that can easily be repaired. Call for more details on this grouping. At this price, this grouping is a bargain! Priced to sell by the family.

*** CLEARANCE - $ 2,250.00 (ON HOLD!)
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926 - CIVIL WAR HORSTMANN FOOT OFFICERS SWORD.
Another very fine condition attic find from the Las Vegas Arms show in January. This is nice sword with all its etching strong, fine sharkskin grip and 90%+ original gold gilt on the hilt and mounts. Priced right.

$1,575.00
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864 - CIVIL WAR IMPORTED STAFF & FIELD OFFICERS SWORD.
Well, this sword isn't in spectacular condition but it is as honest and as classic of an example of a Civil War S&F Officers Sword that you will find. The mounts are beautifully hand engraved and the entire sword is in a wonderfull, dark patina. It is untouched and some TLC will grace it with better looks. The guard is loose and the blade (with faint etching) is filthy. The grip-wrap shows some losses. It is what it is and the type of thing I started out with. I still wouldn't be ashamed to own one like this but at this point, I have bigger fish to fry. It would make a great addition for a new collector or to someone who wants a little higher grade sword at a reasonable price.

$ 1,375.00
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861 - VIRGINIA MILITIA BELT WITH 2-PIECE VA. BUCKLE.
As far as I'm concerned, this belt and buckle are a National or at the least, a State of Virginia treasure. This is a tarred Virginia Militia belt, probably made by Ames. It has a frog for a Militia Officers sword and has a few breaks in the leather that have been restored. The buckle is as good as it gets. Contrary to what you may see quoted in auction catalogs, this is how "the best" really looks.

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842 - DELUXE, TIFFANY PRESENTATION GRADE STAFF & FIELD OFFICERS SWORD, HISTORICALL INSCRIBED.
This outstanding Tiffany S&F with silver grip and spread-winged Eagle Pommel. It has an excellent Collins blade and relatively good history. It comes with original photos of Wilson as well as several framed documents and commissions, one signed by President Johnson.

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839 - ANTIQUE AND ORIGINAL, CIVIL WAR CAVALRY OFFICERS SWORD BY SCHUYLER, HARTLEY AND GRAHAM PRESENTED TO ROBERT COWDIN, BRIGADEER GENERAL AND COLONEL OF THE 1ST MASSACHUSETTES VOLUNTEER INFANTRY.
This is a huge Cavalry Officers Wristbreaker with outstanding history. It is accompanied by an original regimental history and copies of photos showing a seated Cowdin with this very swords in his lap!

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