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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.

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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.

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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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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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998 - 998
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. It is dated and inspected. 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.

$13,500.00
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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 - REDUCED TO $2,675.00 !!!
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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 - REDUCED TO $1,250.00 !!!
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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.

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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 - REDUCED TO $1,250.00 !!!
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861 - CIVIL WAR VINTAGE, 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 retaining ALL OF ITS ORIGINAL GOLD GILT. Contrary to what you may see quoted in auction catalogs, this is how "the best" really looks. This buckle is VIRTUALLY FLAT MINT!

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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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835 - DELUXE, JEWELLED, CLAUBURG STAFF & FIELD OFFICERS SWORD PRESENTED TO CAPTAIN THOMAS HARDEMAN OF THE 55TH KENTUCKY MOUNTED INFANTRY, WITH 9 BATTLE HONORS INSCRIBED ON THE REVERSE OF THE SCABBARD.
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832 - HIGH-GRADE CONFEDERATE OFFICERS SWORD BELT WITH DELUXE FITTINGS.
THIS, is a "WORLD-CLASS" Confederate Officers Sword Belt. {{The exact same type of belt is pictured on page 187 in "Echos of Glory" from Time-Life Books. The belt in the book was worn by Col. E. A. Spotswood, who was Assistant Adjutant General to Nathan B. Forest.}} This belt is in extremely fine condition and would be worthy of adding to the finest of Confederate Officers Swords. It is a 3-piece, folded leather belt held together by 2 brass rings. The straps extend to 2 brass buckles that are each fastened to German-Silver studded ring loops. The scabbard ring-hook is also German Silver for use when mounted. The two-piece wreath buckle is the rare variant with large ball serifs. This belt was recently priced on another website at close to $25,000.00. I just purchased it last week after a year-long quest, but due to the large purchase of a more desireable item for my collection, I have decided to sell it. If you have been looking for a premium belt or have a great sword that you'd like to accessorize, this is an outstanding candidate. If it doesn't sell, it'll have a fine home in my collection.

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831 - CONFEDERATE, JAMES CONNING MADE PRESENTATION FOOT OFFICERS SWORD WITH TREATMENT BY LOUIS BISSONETTE.
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