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3029 - CIVIL WAR, NON-REGULATION STAFF & FIELD OFFICERS SWORD WITH RARE, GOLD WASHED BLADE.
This Non Regulation British Rifle Pattern Clauberg sword is in about as fine condition as could be found on the collectors market. This exact sword is found on page 399 of Civil War Army Swords. The hilt is cut out steel having a back strap with ears and a sharkskin grip. The blade is marked “W. Clauberg Solingen” at the ricasso and retains its wonderful gilt background within the frosted areas. This blade does not have the small single panel etching rather it is etched at least for ½ of the blade showing off this exceptional blade with motifs such as “For Union and Liberty”. The scabbard is brown steel and retains almost all of that original finish with gilt brass suspension rings. For sword collectors the quality of a sword is often measured by the condition of the blade and in this case the blade is exceptional. The overall sword with this exceptional blade makes this example a rare one among the number of Non-Regulation swords that dome on the market.

$ 4,000.00
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3025 - OUTSTANDING, RARE PRESENTATION GRADE CLAUBERG CAVALRY OFFICERS SABRE WITH FANTASTIC MOTHER-OF-PEARL GRIPS, HISTORICALLY INSCRIBED.
This spectacular presentation grade Clauberg Cavalry Officers Saber was presented to Captain Pryor of the 6th Ohio Volunteer Cavalry. Clauberg Swords except perhaps for those made by Tiffany, generally exhibited the most embellishment of Civil War swords in America during the Civil War. Typically they have very tastefully assembled elements that add up to beautiful swords. This Clauberg Cavalry Officer’s saber is one of the finer examples of Clauberg Art where all of the separate elements add up to an exceptional presentation grade saber. Depicted and detailed on pages 156 and 157 of Civil War Cavalry and Artillery Sabers this saber has the rarely seen grip of carved mother of pearl studded overall with gold 5 pointed stars that are wonderfully set off against the sparkling white grip. The guard is fancy embellished and engraved, deeply cast and finished in glittering gold. The pommel has a “yung frau’s face” and the tang is covered by an eagle about to take flight. The guard is further embellished by a foliated shell counter guard at the blade ricasso, which is a design element seen on only the highest grade Clauberg swords. The blade is very unusual having a deep double fuller design to the tip, with gold wash in the etching background. The scabbard likely made of German silver is finished in gilt with wide foliated deeply cast and embellished mounts, boot style drag and is presentation engraved on the body between the mounts on the obverse side. Captain Pryor had a fine Civil War history as does the 6th Ohio and this saber is coupled with a photograph of Captain Pryor and other officers of the Regiment. THIS SWORD IS FROM THE RICHARD JOHNSON COLLECTION WHICH HAS ITS OWN SECTION ON THIS WEBSITE. TO SEE THE ENTIRE COLLECTION, RETURN TO THE HOME PAGE AND CLICK ON THE GREEN, "RICHARD JOHNSON" ICON.

$35,000, ON HOLD !
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3023 - INSPECTED, MODEL 1852 AMES NAVAL OFFICERS SWORD.
the Model 1852 Naval Sword that was USN purchased in 1851/52 is truly scarce. This example in nearly new condition is one of the USN purchased Ames Model 1852 Naval swords—marked Ames of course, but further marked P/RBH and 1852 on the blade ricasso and further marked with a required P on the drag. The Model 1852 sword was carried by Perry’s officers who opened up Japan to the West, fought the slavery trade off of the coast of Africa, fought with Confederate raiders on the high Seas, blasted their way up and down the Mississippi, fought in Hampton Roads and chased the fast blockade runners. It was there for the transition of the Navy from sail to steam and from side wheeler to the screw propeller. This scarce sword in spectacular original finish can not be improved upon and is deserving of a place in one of the finest sword collections.

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3019 - OUTSTANDING AMES, MAMELUKE MARINE CORPS OFFICERS SWORD, HISTORICALLY INSCRIBED.
This Ames USMC Mameluke is wonderfully etched in the elaborate early Ames style of foliate designs usually seen on earlier Springfield addressed Ames swords. In addition a presentation style panel on the blade is etched “Captain W. L. Shuttleworth / U.S. Marine” in two lines. The Ames address is Chicopee making it circa 1850. The ivory grip has a wonderful mellow color and the cross guard retains substantial amounts of the original gilt finish. The hilt with both a frog and ring mount is in fine condition and it retains most of the gilt finish. Captain Shuttleworth was the Officer in charge of the Marine Detachment on the USS Minnesota that engaged the Confederate iron clad Merrimac on March 8th, 1862 in its battle with the US ironclad Monitor. Early to mid 19th Century USMC Mameluke swords are very rare, and those with attribution to an individual officer are extremely so, especially if that officer was involved in an interesting historical event. This sword would be a standout piece in any American arms collection.

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2091 - KEENANSVILLE, BATTLE-DAMAGED, ENLISTED-MANS CAVALRY SABRE WITH DOCUMENTATION.
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$ 4650.00
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2088 - CIVIL WAR TIFFANY CAVALRY OFFICERS SABRE / TIFFANY SWORD.
This is a very nice, imported Cavalry Officers Sabre with Tiffany address at the ricasso. Typical, decorated brass hilt and mounts on an iron scabbard. The blade shows most all of its etching with minimal wear all-around. A fine sword.

$1,750.00
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2082 - TOUGH TO FIND, 1860 DATED AMES MILITARY INSPECTED ENLISTED-MANS CAVALRY SABRE IN UNTOUCHED, FINE CONDITION.
Nice, grips, nice blade, nice hilt and scabbard on a sword that may have seen Confederate use. 1860 dated sabres are tough to find in any condition and this one may be regarded as exceptional.

$ 1,650.00
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2080 - CIVIL WAR INSCRIBED AND INSPECTED AMES FOOT OFFICERS SWORD.
This wonderful Ames Foot was sold by us a few years ago and it has just returned through trade. It is highlighted by a presentation, silver oval plaque on the left side of the throat, beautifully inscribed as follows, "Lieut. M. Chappell, From the Romans". This is an excellent condition Ames Foot, inspected and dated 1861. The sword is gorgeous retaining most of its original gold gilt and an outstanding blade with virtually all of its frosting save for a few specs and stains. The scabbard is excellent as well. Chappell served with the 117th New York and was from; guess where? Rome, New York. The 117th saw much action thoughout the war resulting in 9 officers and 129 enlisted men killed and mortally wounded; 1 officer and 136 enlisted men by disease and other causes, a total of 274, of whom 21 died in the hands of the enemy. "From the Romans" is a fitting presentation and certainly presented from this officers hometown that obviously held him in high regard, even before his service. It is now accompanied by a folder containing all of his service records including pension and Regimentals. The condition is outstanding and we're lucky to have gotten it back.

$ 6,975.00
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2078 - BEAUTIFUL, CIVIL WAR CONFEDERATE COLLEGE HILL STAFF & FIELD OFFICERS SWORD.
In this condition, this is a really tough sword to find. Excellent grips attached to a beautiful hilt that is a really nice, nut-brown patina with a large splash of original, bright gold gilt on its face that encompasses its large C.S.A. Motif. It's the best, untouched hilt I've ever seen on one of these. I could not get a picture that shows how nice it truly is. The blade retains most all of its original polish with a bold "C.S.A." panel on one side and a flowing 1st National flag on the other. The scabbard is strong and fine with the exception of a crease between the second mount and the drag. All in all, one of the best CH staffs that's ever popped up.

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2072 - CIVIL WAR 1860 AMES CAVALRY OFFICERS SABRE WITH RARE BRASS MOUNTS.
This is an outstanding condition Ames 1860 with the rare brass mountings and etched blade for officers. It is one of the best we've ever seen and shows a wonderful scabbard that the previous owners took great care of. The blade is a 9.7 on a scale of 10. 97% original gold gilt on all brass with most of that only missing on the top of the pommel. This is about as good as it gets with this rare pattern.

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2067 - TIFFANY CIVIL WAR CAVALRY SABRE WITH HISTORICAL PRESENTATION.
I took over 20 photos of this sword and none of them did it justice. The blade is the BEST I HAVE EVER SEEN ON ANY SWORD, OF ANY ERA. I am still researching this sword and will try to post some better photos. If you love the Civil War Products of Tiffany, you need to call about this sword. The blade gleams as if coated with glass.

$ 18,750.00
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2067 - SEE DESCRIPTION ABOVE.
SEE DESCRIPTION ABOVE.

$18,750.00
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2054 - OUTSTANDING, NEAR MINT, PRESENTATION GRADE AMES FOOT OFFICERS SWORD. HISTORICALLY INSCRIBED.
We have not completed research on this fantastic sword as of this writing, but it is priced appropriately as to the value of the sword with no premium added for its beautiful, 8-line presentation inscription to Captain Richard Raynor of the New York Veteran Corps of Artillery in November of 1852. This Corps eventually became part of the 4th NY Artillery of the State Militia and was mustered into service for brief periods during the Civil War and Raynor remained an officer during this period. The sword is utterly remarkable. In my mind, it is nothing short of the finest high-grade, early Ames Foot Officers sword ever discovered. It is nearly flat mint showing 99% of its original gold gilt, a beautiful, screaming mint etched blade and a wonderful leather scabbard. This sword needs to be placed in one of the top Ames sword collections in the world and nothing short of that.

$ 13,975.00
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2047 - CIVIL WAR, CONFEDERATE SWORD. HAIMAN, DOG-RIVER CAVALRY SABRE WITH CAPTURE HISTORY.
This is hands-down, the best Haiman I've ever seen and I've owned it for about 6 years since it walked into the Mansfield, Ohio civil War Show. It is nearly flat mint, showing all of its original burgundy paint on the scabbard, a near perfect oil-cloth grip and an excellent blade. It is as perfect as you will ever find. It is field-inscribed very tastefully on top of the pommel cap; Jos. Karr, 3 O. V. C., 1864, the only one I have ever seen that has a dead-nuts real inscription of any kind. Although the 3rd Ohio Cavalry had a great history, Karr was not in the field until October of 1864. He most certainly captured this weapon in the deep South late in the war, soon after its issue. I believe it to be the best that may ever be found, especially with capture history. Some research may uncover exactly where, when and (if one is lucky) who it came from. Stranger things have happened. In any case, I have seen swords ALMOST as good garner $6500 - 7500.00 without any ID. This one is special and for the very best, top-notch Confederate Collector.

$ 8,750.00 - On Hold !!!
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2045 - CIVIL WAR SAUERBIER, HIGH-GRADE, PRESENTATION CAVALRY OFFICERS SABRE OF BREVET BRIG. GENERAL CHARLES A. HOUGHTALING (FIRST ILLINOIS ARTILLERY), HERO OF "THE SLAUGHTER PEN" AT STONES RIVER. TOGETHER WITH HIS STAFF FROCK COAT, SWORD BELT, SWORD SASH AND PILES OF COMPLETE DOCUMENTED HISTORY.
What happens when your strength of character, bravery and actions under the most severe battle conditions save your division from losing a major battle in the Civil War? You get presented a very fine and rare sword from 15 officers from the very regiments whose collective asses you saved. The Battle of Stones River, which was fought near Murfreesboro, Tennessee, occurred in late December of 1862 and lasted through January 2, 1863. The Confederate forces took the Union Army by such surprise here that only one division in the Army of the Cumberland, the third division under General Phil Sheridan, was alert and prepared to fight. The Confederates, headed by troops from Alabama and South Carolina, rushed out of the woods towards Sheridan’s position, only to be met with artillery fire and small arms volleys from the Yankees. However, the defense did not hold and soon the borders of Sheridan’s defense began to collapse. Only his brigade of men from Illinois and Missouri stood strong. Positioned by Sheridan to man key elevations overlooking the battlefield at Stone's River, Houghtaling was ordered to hold his position and rake the enemy with shot and shell at all costs. This he did for what must have seemed endless hours of non-stop action. Throughout the battle Houghtaling raked the Confederate lines with death and destruction, repulsing attack after attack at what has forever since been called "THE SLAUGHTER PEN". With every one of his horses killed, nearly half his men killed or wounded and completely out of ammunition the Confederates were finally able to over-run his position with Houghtalings men defending their ground with everything they had, turning from guns to knives to bare knuckles and even removing their cleaning rods from their muskets and whipping the boys in gray. As they abandoned their guns the retreating men of his command dragged Houghtaling's wounded body down the rocky slopes leaving a trail of his blood the entire length of retreat. Many or most of Houghtalings fellow officers were killed or wounded as were all 3 brigade commanders. Houghtaling was promoted to Major soon thereafter and went on to participate in the Atlanta campaigns to be wounded again at Kennesaw. He was then promoted to Colonel in August of '64 and finally Bvt. Brigadier General for services during the war. His sword is a presentation-grade Sauerbier with fantastic gold-washed scabbard that is florally engraved its full length. It is in excellent to near mint condition as are the other items in the grouping. The coat is a beauty. These items came directly from Houghtalings family to a collector who brought it to the Las Vegas show in the winter of 2008 during the economic scare. One of my contacts bought it for me on the spot and it has remained in my collection to date. The sword alone is worth 17 - 18K, check out the presentation in the second set of photos. It doesn't get much better than this. Great sword, great coat, great history. A letter of authenticity and features from famed sword author John Thillmann comes with this group. See additional photos below for close-ups of this magnificent sword.

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2044 - HOUGHTALING GROUPING. DESCRIPTION ABOVE.
HOUGHTALING GROUPING, SEE DESCRIPTION ABOVE.

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2042 - AMES NAVAL OFFICERS CUTLASS. DATED AND INSPECTED.
Not much to say about this sword. It is one of the rarest of all Ames swords and it is in near mint condition. This is a must for the high-end Ames collectors that wants one of each pattern type.

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2040 - DELUXE, JEWELLED, CLAUBURG STAFF & FIELD OFFICERS SWORD PRESENTED TO CAPTAIN THOMAS HARDEMAN OF THE 23RD KY. & 55TH KENTUCKY MOUNTED INFANTRY, WITH 9 BATTLE HONORS INSCRIBED ON THE REVERSE OF THE SCABBARD.
A Beautiful sword presented by the men of the 55th to Hardeman. Hardeman rose quickly through the ranks of the 23rd and was cited for conduct at Chickamauga. Wounded by gunshot at Dallas, Georgia, he was discharged for disability for a gimpy leg and months later was commission an officer in the 55th Mounted Infantry. Better to be on horseback with a bum leg than on the march. This is a great Clauberg with jeweled pommel, German Silver scabbard, eagle-head quillon and Goddess of Liberty cast grip. The blade shows age and use and has all the etching but no frost. Generous amount of gold gilt adorn the hilt and mounts. Swords like these are getting harder to find and with the 150th anniversary of the Civil War just around the corner, these types of collectibles are not only great additions or upgrades to a collection, they may be outstanding investments.

$13,750.00
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2038 - CASED PRESENTATION SWORD OF MAJOR GENERAL THOMAS H. RUGER. WOUNDED AT ANTIETAM, COMMANDER OF A DIVISION AT GETTYSBURG.
If I hadn't recently come across a very fine sword that I consider superior to this one, this sword would not be for sale on this website. I purchased this sword almost a year ago through another dealer as I was unable to attend the auction in which it was presented by the direct descendants. I gladly paid him a 10% premium and was thankful that it was forwarded to me at such a light mark-up. Cased swords are of the rarest of Civil War Collectibles and to find an untouched one right out of the family at an estate sale is right up the collector alley. This sword has basically only been owned by 2 entities in the last 150 years. The Ruger family and myself. Very few hands have even touched it. The sword, case and accouterments are all in excellent to near mint condition with the belt being the finest I have ever seen. The buckle is virtually perfect. I de-greased the sword and buckle to reveal a staggeringly bright gilt finish to the hilt, mounts and plate-face. The scabbard body (although dent-free) did not hold its plating as well as the mounts and shows about 50% gilt. The blade and case interior are near mint. The set is beautiful and very impressive. The coin silver plaque on the lid of the case is inscribed "Col. Thos. H. Ruger" and the sword is inscribed "Presented by the Officers of the 3rd Regmt. Wis. Vols. to their Col. Thos. H. Ruger, Feby. 18, 1862." The scabbard inscription looks rather crude to the layman, but is guaranteed to be 100% original and to the period in all respects. It has been examined by most major sword experts that have seen this type of inscription on other original swords and the set comes with a letter of authenticity from myself and famed sword author John H. Thillmann. Ruger's history is nothing short of outstanding. He was born in New York, and graduated from the U. S. Military Academy July 1, 1854, when he was appointed brevet second lieutenant Corps of Engineers. He served at New Orleans, Louisiana, in 1854-55, and resigned from the service April 1, 1855. Hhe 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 combat of Winchester, May 25, 1862; advance to Little Washington, Virginia, July, 1862; in the Northern Virginia campaign, being engaged in the battle of Cedar Mountain, August 9, 1862; in the Maryland campaign (Army of the Potomac), being engaged in the battle of Antietam (there wounded), and subsequent march to Falmouth, Virginia. He was appointed brigadier-general U. S. Volunteers November 29, 1862, and commanded a brigade in the Twelfth Corps, Army of the Potomac, in the Rappahannock campaign, being engaged in the battle of Chancellorsville, May 2-4, 1863; in the Pennsylvania campaign, being engaged in the battle of Gettysburg (where he commanded a division), July 1-3, 1863. 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, 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. This will be a tough sword to improve upon. PROVENANCE; THOMAS H. RUGER TO RUGER FAMILY TO MICHAEL SIMENS. This sword comes with a copy of a signed letter of provenance from the Ruger family and one from myself.

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2035 - HORSTMANN HIGH GRADE PRESENTATION SWORD PRESENTED TO MEDAL-OF-HONOR WINNER, COLONEL JACOB G. FRICK.
Nothing much needs to be said about this sword in terms of its grade and condition. It is one of the highest grade patterns produced by Horstmann and it is nearly flat mint. All the gold gilt on the hilt and mounts, all the brown lacquer finish to the scabbard and minty blade & etching. It displays 3 panel insets with engraved patriot scenes surrounded by exquisite heavily gilted gold mounts. Jacob Frick was born in Northumberland County on January 23, 1825, the ninth of sixteen children, fourth-generation descendants of a Swiss immigrant who had settled in Pennsylvania in the 1700s. As a youth, instead of joining his family's boat-building business, Frick went to Canton, Ohio, to learn printing. In June 1846, he was commissioned as a third lieutenant in the 3rd Ohio Infantry with the outbreak of the Mexican War, serving with gallantry in several engagements. After the war ended, Frick was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the 11th U.S. Infantry. He married in 1850 and garrisoned at a number of army bases across the country. Later in the decade, he served as assistant instructor of infantry tactics at Fort McHenry in Baltimore. Frick was a delegate to the 1860 Republican National Convention, where Abraham Lincoln received the presidential nomination. When war erupted, Frick was commissioned as the lieutenant colonel of the 96th Pennsylvania and fought in the Peninsula Campaign with notable gallantry at Gaines Mill, for which he was presented this sword as recorded in the Regimental History. On July 29, 1862, he became colonel of the 129th Pennsylvania (who also presented him with an even higher grade, cased Tiffany presentation sword as recorded in the Regimental History of the 129th Pa.) Major General Joseph Hooker ordered Frick to lead the last charge at Fredericksburg in December, and he bravely guided his regiment toward the stonewall on Marye's Heights. Talk about "cool under fire"?, As Frick was approaching the wall on horseback along side of one of his captains, a shell burst nearby that splattered remnants of a horse about the Colonel and his Officer. Plucking a large chunk of horse-flesh off of his shoulder, he handed it to his captain and asked him to save the meat for dinner later that evening! The flag bearer and most of the color guard went down as the battle line advanced. Frick quickly seized and raised the fallen flag, but almost instantly, a Minié ball passed close to his head and sheared the wooden staff in two. Undaunted, Frick continued at the head of his command until he was wounded. The remnants of this flag staff were later fashioned into an exquisite presentation cane with a huge, delicately engraved handle with presentation and history recorded about its circumference. It remains today as one of the most fantastic and important historical Civil War artifacts ever to have been discovered. It resides today with Frick's spectacular presentation Tiffany Sword in the original walnut case in which it was presented along with a Tiffany presentation grade set of Colonels shoulder straps. At Chancellorsville, Frick's precision in handling his regiment impressed his brigadier, who declared that "no man ever saw cooler work" than what the 129th Pennsylvania did during the confused fighting. Their firing was "grand - by rank, by company, and by wings, all in perfect order." His embattled soldiers clearly heard Colonel Frick's stentorian voice above the roar of musketry, and his regiment "did its duty well." Six feet, two inches tall and powerfully built, he counter-attacked a superior force after his colors and many of his men were captured. He he recaptured the regiment's lost flag and all of his men in hand-to-hand combat with a large body of Rebels and made prisoners of those who dared capture his colors. His regiment mustered out in May and Frick returned to Pottsville. When Robert E. Lee's invasion threatened the Keystone State, Frick hurried to Harrisburg to assume command of the 807-man 27th Pennsylvania Volunteer Militia. It had been raised primarily in Frick's native Schuylkill County in north-central Pennsylvania, as well as in nearby Northampton, Huntingdon, and Berks counties. Frick's regiment traveled by train from Harrisburg to Columbia, where they formed the bulk of the troops defending the bridge. When John B. Gordon's brigade attacked, Frick skillfully withdrew his militia across the bridge, setting it on fire to prevent Rebel passage. Later, his men were involved in the pursuit of the retreating Robert E. Lee, and the 27th was the first Pennsylvania militia to cross into Maryland while chasing the Army of Northern Virginia. He and the regiment mustered out in August 1863. In June 1864, he assisted Brigadier General Henry Pleasants in planning the explosives-filled, 230-foot-long tunnel under the Petersburg entrenchments, which resulted in "the Battle of the Crater." Frick is one of only 2 American Soldiers nominated for 3 Medals of Honor that I am aware of. One for Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville and for the Gettysburg campaign, (Wrightsville). After the war he remained interested in politics, serving as a delegate to the Republican National Convention in both 1860 and 1868. He remarried after the war, raised a son, authored two books, and manufactured wire screens for the coal mining industry. In 1892, Frick received the Medal of Honor for his valor at Chancellorsville and Fredericksburg. He passed away March 5, 1902, and was buried in Pottsville's Presbyterian Cemetery. He was the first man in Schuylkill County to receive the Medal of Honor.

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2028 - CIVIL WAR PRESENTATION SWORD. RARE, DELUXE, HIGH GRADE TIFFANY ARMORIAL HILT WITH FULL DOCUMENTATION.
This is a premium, high-grade Tiffany and probably the most popular pattern that Tiffany produced, the chest armor and helmet motif being the favorite of officers of war since the days of the Roman Soldier. When we run across a wonderful Presentation-grade Tiffany such as this, they're usually in near mint condition. These presentation swords were cherished by their owners, never smelling the death and burning destruction of a battlefield. But this sword, presentation and all, was undoubtedly used in the field by its owner, Colonel John Knapp of Missouri. Knapp served in Company C of the 1st Missouri during the Mexican War. He then became active in the State Militia and a prominent newspaperman. Knapp may well have decided to use this sword during his service as a Colonel of Missouri troops (Union) during the Civil War as he broke his previously used presentation sword over his knee after the surrender of Militia troops in 1861 to union forces. Knapp's broken sword is still on display in the Missouri History Museum. He obviously carried this sword while commanding the 8th and 13th Missouri Union Militia's and during his pursuit of General Price on his Missouri raids of 1864. This sword shows all of the finest features of its type, with full silver grip, Lion's head quillon, deluxe engraved mounts and the highest treatment of engraving on its German-Silver scabbard body. The blade shows age and weathering but most all of its etching. This is a great sword manufactured by the greatest of all sword-makers in the most popular pattern and will make a wonderful addition to the finest personal or museum collection.

$18,750.00
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2028 - 2 - PRICE AND DESCRIPTION ABOVE.
SEE DESCRIPTION AT ITEM 2028.

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2023 - OUTSTANDING PRESENTATION GRADE CLAUBURG CAVALRY OFFICERS SABRE.
Again, this is another outstanding item. If you have been looking for one great sword that represents all the romance and history of an officer in the Union Cavalry during the Civil War, this could be your ticket to satisfaction. This wonderfull piece has a German Silver scabbard and grip, with the grip retaining most of its highly polished original silver-plate. The guard and mounts are small, but tastefully ornate. None show any original gold gilt, and I question if they were ever gilted. The blade is in near mint condition showing all its original polish. The panelled motif reads "U. S. CAVALRY". This is a huge, Model 1840-sized Cavalry Officers Wristbreaker with the optimum and extremely rare "U. S. Cavalry" marking. This sword was formerly in my own collection and it sold 3 years ago for the same price as it is today to one of my customers. He has upgraded to a better sword and now wants to divest of this one.

$10,850.00
Call - 216-541-4111

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2020 - CIVIL WAR AMES STAFF & FIELD OFFICERS SWORD.
This is a very fine condition Ames S&F showing about 70% bright gold gilt to the guard and perhaps 20% to the mounts. Its blade shows all the etching but is not particularly frosty. Scabbard is un-dented and shows a blue-brown patina. A very nice Ames. If you've been looking for a fine condition Ames but don't want to pony-up with 5 or 6 thousand dollars, you'll find this to be a very fair price for such a good sword.

$2,950.00
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2015 - CIVIL WAR IMPORTED FOOT OFFICERS SWORD.
This is a very fine to excellent Foot that any collector would be proud to own. It is in wonderful condition with excellent frosty blade and almost all of its gold gilt on the hilt and mounts. The grip is excellent and the leather scabbard show a bit of weathering, but still very fine. Priced right and perfect for a new collector or to fill or upgrade an old piece.

ON HOLD !
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