1196 - CIVIL WAR CAVALRY OFFICERS SABRE. 1ST MODEL SAURBIER, INSCRIBED AND IDENTIFIED.
I bought this sword from a dealer out of the Carolina's. It's a great sword with good history and inscribed on the top of the pommel cap, "J. H. Byers". Byers was in one of my favorite units, the 14th Pennsylvania Cavalry. After my purchase, I found that the sword had previously been on the market without a scabbard. How someone found the correct scabbard I don't know, but I will guarantee this scabbard is a Saurbier product to any recognized authority on the subject. It is original and fits the sword to a tee. Together they make a wonderful historical artifact and I doubt one could find a nicer example at this low price. The grip is near excellent, the blade shows use but most all of its etching and the scabbard matches in patina, age and wear. This is a very fine artifact. The regiment saw many skirmishes and action throughout their tour of duty and lost during service 2 Officers and 97 Enlisted men killed and mortally wounded and 296 Enlisted men by disease. Total 395. Their Colonel, James M. Schoonmaker won the Medal-of-Honor for gallant service at Opequan/Winchester. I will supply whoever purchases this sword with the name of a good researcher to garner all of Byers muster sheets and other records from the National Archives.

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1191 - CONFEDERATE CIVIL WAR SABRE BAYONET BY BOYLE & GAMBLE.
This is an out-of-the-woods find that came to us last week. It is as honest as the day is long. Beautiful, deep, rich patina with traces of verdigris. Untouched, with Roman Numeral VI stamped at the spring base. Lock-pin and spring are missing. I have seen several similar examples at well over $2,000.

$1,585.00
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1164 - CIVIL WAR STATUE-HILT PRESENTATION SWORD.
This particular sword is one of the finest offered by us, or any other dealer in quite some time. This is a "World-Class" artifact that should not be overlooked by any serious collector that demands both premier quality of construction and presentation as well as wonderful history. It has most every feature that any high-end collector could ask for and is of the highest caliber for its type. THE SWORD - The figural hilt on this sword is outstanding, that of the Goddess of Liberty holding a sword in her right hand. It is of German silver, finely detailed and is nearly identical to the grand presentation swords of Generals Egan and Mitchell pictured on pages 486 and 493 respectively in John Thillmanns inspiring work on the subject, save for the large garnet inlay of this example. The guard is almost unique, having been cast with a single outer bow with the interior scroll-work of vines and floral decorations being sweated on to the casting and then embellished with 9 oval-shaped garnets. The quillon is a dragons-head set with ruby eyes. The guard shows 80 - 90% original gilt. The excellent Clauberg blade is gold-washed with the motto, "ALWAYS READY" etched into its right side. The blade retains 99% of its original gold gilt and shows the slightest scattered dusting of powdery fine specs of rust, almost unnoticeable. The un-etched surface retains an unblemished high-polish. The scabbard is German Silver that originally had a heavy gold gilt. It now shows gilt surrounding the mounts as well as in the recesses of its finely engraved surfaces with the balance a clean and polished silver. It is inscribed within a large, engraved panel, "Presented to 1st Lt. John W. Pryor / 81st Penna. Vols. / by the privates of Co. "G", as a token of their regard and esteem. March 6, 1863. Falmouth, Va.". The mounts are each fitted with 3 garnets on each side of the ring mounts and both they and the drag retain over 90% original gilt. THE HISTORY - I need not spend a lot of time in describing the war service of this man. One need only look up the 81st on the net to get a generalized history of this outstanding regiment who fought in virtually every major battle of the Army of the Potomac to include; Yorktown, Battle of Fair Oaks (Seven Pines), Savage Station, White Oak Swamp, Malvern Hill, Battle of Fredericksburg, Va., Battle of Chancellorsville, Battle of Gettysburg, Battle of the Wilderness, Spottsylvania, Siege of Petersburg, Mine Explosion, Sailor's Creek April, Appomattox C. H. April 9. Surrender. ************ Pryor served in the 2nd Pennsylvania Infantry during the Mexican War who saw action at the Siege of Vera Cruz, Cerro Gordo, and the Storming of Chapultepec Castle (Mexico City). With the 81st in the Civil War, Pryor took a shell wound to the chest at The Battle of Fair Oaks, was wounded in the foot, left shoulder and took a severe gun-shot wound to the left thigh at Fredericksburg, suffered a slight wound (I believe to the head) at Chancellorsville, and was raked with a severe gun-shot wound to the right thigh in the Wheatfield at Gettysburg. ************, Generals swords are nice, I prefer those of a FIGHTER !!!!

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1163 - CIVIL WAR STATUE-HILT PRESENTATION OFFICERS SWORD.
PRICE AND DESCRIPTION ABOVE !

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1135 - CIVIL WAR FOOT OFFICERS SWORD. HORSTMANN MARKED WITH SHARKSKIN SCABBARD.
This is a rare sword and really priced fairly considering its in a great deluxe scabbard. Nice etch, nice scabbard, excellent grip.

$1,575.00
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1134 - CIVIL WAR CAVALRY OFFICERS SABRE BY F.A.R.& C.
According to information in John Thillmanns book on Cavalry and Artillery Swords, this is a very rare piece and if you collect Cavalry Officers, you may not see another one. In very good condition overall with patinaed scabbard, strong blade etch and fine sharkskin grip.

$1,575.00
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1131 - CIVIL WAR ARTILLERY SWORD. AMES, SHORT ARTILLERY SWORD DATED 1835.
This is a fine condition Ames with early date that certainly must have seen use in both the Mexican and Civil Wars. The sword and scabbard both show use but no abuse and remain in fine condition. I doubt you'll find a better one cheaper.

$950.00
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1130 - CIVIL WAR NAVAL OFFICERS SWORD WITH SHARKSKIN SCABBARD.
This is a very good to fine condition naval Officers Sword. It is unmarked and has what is considered a deluxe feature with this rare sharkskin scabbard. Brass is in a medium patina, grip is near perfect, blade shows all the etch and the scabbard is fine.

$1,575.00
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1121 - CIVIL WAR, AMES FOOT OFFICERS SWORD.
This one's easy. Grip near mint, hilt near mint, blade near mint, mounts near mint. I guess I could have just described this as near mint, but the scabbard does have a bit of age crackling. None of its shiny black finish is missing though. This is investment quality stuff here, and someone that wants to upgrade or fill a spot in their collection room should latch onto this. I can't believe you can find this blue-chip type of sword, in this condition, at this price anywhere else. If you do, you need to buy it before I do!

Sold !!!
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1112 - CIVIL WAR SWORD, NON-REGULATION STAFF & FIELD OFFICERS SWORD OF LT. VAN. B. MORRIS, OF CO. G, WEST VIRGINIA VOLUNTEERS.
This is a good condition sword that we sold a couple of years ago for over $3,000.00. It came back in a trade and is priced to sell. The metal parts are all German Silver and could be be cleaned to a fine looking presentation. The grip is worn with a bit of leather missing. The blade shows etching but also needs a cleaning. Morris was promoted a Lieutenant in early '65, at which time he probably received this sword. The 11th served in several key battles late in the Civil War to include Cloyd's Mountain, New River Bridge, Lexington, Lynchburg, Snicker's Ferry, Winchester, Martinsburg, Berryville, the Opequan, Fisher's Hill, Strasburg and Cedar Creek.

$2,675.00
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1109 - CONFEDERATE D-GUARD BOWIE KNIFE WITH MASSIVE BLADE.
This is a huge D-Guard with a massive 17" clipped-point blade and 22" overall. It shows arsenal quality construction and is in untouched condition.

$2,675.00
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1093 - CIVIL WAR STAFF & FIELD OFFICERS SWORD INSCRIBED TO WILLIAM T. LUTHER.
This is a really nice, untouched 1860 that comes straight out of the woods from a yard sale in New England last month. It shows more than 50% original gold gilt on its brass mountings to include its hilt, a smooth undented scabbard and a finely etched blade. The inscription on its top mount is beautifull reading, "Presented to Lt. Wm. T. Luther by members of Co. A, 11th R.I.Vs.". Luther was in the Union Army in the 1st, 10th and 11th Rhode Island and saw action from Bull Run through July of 1863. He is reported as one time being captured on the CW database. Further research may prove to be very interesting.

$3,850.00 - SOLD ! ! !
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1090 - 100% ORIGINAL, IDENTIFIED CONFEDERATE JAMES CONNING FOOT OFFICERS SWORD WITH FULL DOCUMENTED AND NOTARIZED AFFIDAVIDT FROM THE DIRECT DESCENDANT WHO SOLD IT TO US NOT MORE THAN 30 DAYS AGO.
SEE BELOW FOR ADDITIONAL PHOTOS AND DETAILS.

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1090 - IDENTIFIED CONFEDERATE JAMES CONNING FOOT OFFICERS SWORD.
This is our most recent prized find, straight from a gentleman from Eutaw, Alabama. It is totally untouched and has never been on the collector market until now. It is a fine condition Conning with full makers mark on the sheet-brass mount above the ring. Below the ring is factory inscribed J.F.S.. The sword was owned and carried by Captain James F. Smith of the 20th Alabama, a former resident of the same county from whence it came. The 20th was organized in Montgomery, September 16, 1861. Its first service was at Mobile. It was in the campaign in Kentucky, under Gen. Kirby Smith; then was sent to Mississippi; fought with great gallantry and sustained severe loss at Port Gibson, May 1, 1863, and Champion's Hill, or Baker's Creek, May 16th; was distinguished for bravery in the siege of Vicksburg, and surrendered with that fortress. After being exchanged the regiment joined Bragg and fought with great gallantry at Missionary Ridge, and, during the campaign of 1864, took part in nearly all the battles from Dalton to Atlanta. It suffered severely at Rocky Face, May 5-9, 1864; Kenesaw, June 27th, and Jonesboro, August 31st and September 1st; but with unabated courage fought at Nashville, December 15 and 16, 1864; at Kinston, N. C., March 4, 1865, and at Bentonville, March 19th to 21st. We don't have the archive records on Smith as of this writing, but found him in several documents on the net and have traced Smith's ancestry to the former owner from whom we purchased the sword. The brass is wonderfully patinaed with traces of original gold gilt on the hilt, excellent original leather wrapped grip, fine full blade and scabbard showing some flaking to the leather surfaces. This is a great opportunity to acquire an untouched, straight from the woods Confederate offering that hasn't been "tweaked" in any fashion what-so-ever and has a rock-solid identification.

$26,500.00 _ ON HOLD ! ! !
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1081 - CONFEDERATE TWO-PIECE WREATH & TONGUE BELT-PLATE WITH "CSA" MOTIF.
One of the rarer belt-plates and seldom seen for sale, this plate came directly out-of-the-woods. It retains most of its original gold gilt and one would be hard-pressed to find another. For the discriminating collector that likes the rarest and the best.

SOLD !!!
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1078 - CIVIL WAR FOOT OFFICERS SWORD BY HORSTMANN, HISTORICALLY INSCRIBED.
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$1,950.00
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1070 - CONFEDERATE MITCHELL AND TYLER FOOT OFFICERS SWORD.
This is a wonderful M&T that was partially manufactured by Boyle & Gamble for the famed Jeweler and Outfitter of Military Products in Richmond, Virginia during the conflict. The blade is wonderful, showing some traces of raised rust (that can be removed carefully), no pitting & un-sharpened. The grip is nearly perfect, the best I have seen. The scabbard is beautiful and sound showing a few flakes to the surface and all brass is a beautiful brown patina. This is a premium condition sword. This sword was on hold for the last month at $8,500 and I had several inquiries on it but was waiting for payment. It never came. I have therefore reduced the price and if you were a former caller, it's now for sale again. This is a really fine, 100% original Confederate Sword that is now bargain priced.

$ 7,850.00
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1064 - EARLY DATE, CIVIL WAR AMES FOOT OFFERS SWORD, MARTIALLY MARKED AND HISTORICALLY INSCRIBED.
This is an outstanding, beautifull Ames Foot THAT IS RARE! The blade is dated and inspected, 1850. It has the early block letter Ames marking at the ricasso. The blade is excellent showing all of its polished and strong etch. The grip is excellent, the hilt shows 95% gilt, the top mount 85%, middle mount and drag 25%. The scabbard shows some age creases but retains all of its finish. Additionally, the top mount is beautifully inscribed "Presented to, Lt. M. Laughlin, by Co. A, 19th N.Y.V., June 22d, 1861 at Kalorama Heights, Washington D.C.". This regiment was accepted by the State for a service of two years as a regiment of infantry, and designated the 19th Regiment, May 17, 1861. It was organized at Elmira, and there mustered in the service of the United States, by an error, for three months only. August 2, 1861, it was ordered, however, at the request of the War Department, by the Governor of the State, to be mustered in the service of the United States for the unexpired portion of its State service. Battery A, originally organized at Auburn, was mustered in at Elmira, May 22, 1861, under Capt. John T. Baker. September 28, 1861, the enlisted men of Company F were transferred to it, and June 2, 1863, it was mustered out at Auburn, under Capt. Charles White, its three years' men having been transferred to Companies E, I and K. It served as an artillery company at or near Washington, D. C., from December, 1861; in North Carolina, 18th Corps, from March, 1862; in South Carolina, 10th Corps, from January, 1863. A new Company A, recruited principally at Auburn, Moravia, Sennett, Venice, Cato, Mentz, Brutus, Ira, Lafayette, Elbridge, Rochester, Throup, Conquest, Owasco and Niles, was mustered in the United States service for one year September 23, 1864, under Capt. Samuel P. Russell. This company served in the 18th Corps and Department of Virginia, and from March 2 to April 17, 1865, in Carter's Division, Provisional Corps, in North Carolina, and was mustered out at Syracuse, July 3, 1865. Laughlin resigned from this unit in August of '63 and took a new commission in January of 1864 as a Captain in the 16th New York Heavy Artillery which also served in broken detachments of Infantry and Mounted Rifles. He resigned from this unit in January of '65. Further research is required on this sword as both units saw much diverse action during the war. This is a very rare sword in its own right with promising history to boot.

$7,700.00
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1057 - CIVIL WAR, AMES 1860 CAVALRY OFFICERS SABRE.
One of the most desireable Civil War Collectibles of the last 10 years and still a hot commodity, this is the best 1860 Ames Cavalry Officers Sabre that we have ever offered. Simply put, this sword is near mint with the finest blade I have ever seen on this model. 99% gold gilt, near perfect grip-wrap that nearly cuts the hand, near perfect blade and the scabbard in the original bright. Simply excellent and a great investment for a collector or someone that wants a "world-class" collectible asset. I aquired this sabre along with another world-class item in a trade at the recent Gettysburg Civil War Show. I couldn't keep both.

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1050 - CIVIL WAR ENLISTEDMAN'S 1840 STYLE CAVALRY SABRE BY SHEBLY AND FISHER.
Right out-of-the-woods and untouched attic mint. The blade retains about 90% original polish. The grip is 95% and the scabbard un-dented with a mist of powdery rust that could easily be removed. Some TLC and this sword would approach very fine to excellent condition.

$850.00 REDUCED TO $750.00 !! (On Hold)
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1045 - OUTSTANDING, CONFEDERATE, BLACKSMITH/SLAVE MADE D-GUARD BOWIE WITH FANTASTIC OLD ORIGINAL ID TAG.
Featured on page 158 of 'Collecting The Confederacy' by Shannon Pritchard, this is a big, imposing knife that was without a doubt, "Jonny made". It has a fantastic old tag that reads: "knife made in Knight's blacksmith shop at Amelia CH (courthouse) at the beginning of the war by Joe Hill, a slave. Lee dined at Knight's house at Amelia CH on the retreat from Richmond in 1865". This knife was examined by RE Neville, now deceased, and he informed former owner John Gibson that there were 3 or 4 of these examples known but little was known about who or where they were manufactured. The tag confirmed they were Virginia made (as was suspected) but they were not believed to be part of a Confederate contract. With research from Dee Seadler and Nancy Dearing Rossbacher, the following emerged: According to 1860 census, John W. Knight, age 52, was listed as living in Amelia with wife Sarah and six children and was a carriage maker by trade (necessitating a blacksmith shop). (Reference roll M653_1337 page 204) Joe Hill does not appear in census record until 1870 (which was common for slaves). Born in 1824 his home was listed as Giles, Amelia, Va., race - colored (mulatto) and his occupation was that of blacksmith (Reference roll M593-1633, page 288). The Knight family had 9 slaves working for them. A great knife with great history.

$4,350.00
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1027 - UNIQUE AMES STAFF AND FIELD OFFICERS SWORD. IDENTIFIED TO WILLIAM CLEMENS, U.S. ARMY SIGNAL CORPS, HERO OF "THE BATTLE OF FORT FISHER".
This is a truly rare sword. I don't even know if my description will convey how rare when one considers that "Ames" is to American Sword collectors as "COLTS" is to American Gun collectors. At first glance, it's 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 appears 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, Ames student & scholar and a collector of probably more Ames Officers blade variations than anyone else in the world. This is undoubtedly nothing other than an AMES product, but 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. Unheard of! And the blade is nearly FLAT MINT! In addition, it has the early, wide, heavy scabbard with a blue finish to the body as those that are found on the early 1851 and '52 dated S&F's. The sword is absolutely unique and most likely custom ordered for presentation to Clemens. 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, Pa. 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. Frick won the "Medal of Honor" for action at this engagement and 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. He also 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. This Ames sword is off-the-wall in terms of its rarity of both form and historical context. It is a must-have for the true Ames collector that strives to acquire all variations and/or those with outstanding history...... Collectors may note that one sword belonging to Colonel Jacob Frick is also for sale on this website.

$15,000.00 or trade toward high grade swords.
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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.

SOLD !
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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.

SOLD !
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