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S1163 - CIVIL WAR STATUE-HILT PRESENTATION OFFICERS SWORD.
PRICE AND DESCRIPTION ABOVE !

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1139 - CONFEDERATE ARTILLERY SHORT SWORD WITH ORIGINAL SCABBARD.
There is no way to accurately describe this sword. It has recently come out of a collection after being buried for several years and is so wonderful in terms of condition that I have been asked by several dealers to attempt to sell it to a museum. It is without peer in terms of condition. Many in this pattern of the best condition have sold for over $10,000.00 in the past. According to several dealers and collectors that have seen this example, there has never been another like this. The blade retains over 90% original polish, which up to this time was not thought to have been part of the production process, as most of these blades have a mat finish. Such a blade has not been seen on any other example and it is absolutely original and untouched. The crudely cast hilt is in patina. The scabbard is also probably the finest ever seen, showing little to no use. If you want a collection of the best, you need to own this sword.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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1070 - ANTIQUE AND ORIGINAL CIVIL WAR CONFEDERATE MITCHELL AND TYLER FOOT OFFICERS SWORD.
This is a wonderful, Confederate Mitchell and Tyler Foot Officers Sword 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 is a really fine, 100% original Confederate Sword that is bargain priced.

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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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S1022 - 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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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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S1000 - 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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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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935 - 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 - CIVIL WAR FOOT OFFICERS SWORD & 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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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 - TIFFANY CIVIL WAR SWORD. PRESENTATION GRADE STAFF & FIELD OFFICERS SWORD, HISTORICALLY INSCRIBED.
This is an outstanding Tiffany Sword 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. A great Tiffany Sword for sale.

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839 - SCHUYLER, HARTLEY AND GRAHAM CIVIL WAR CAVALRY OFFICER'S SABRE - INSPECTED AND DATED 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 sword in his lap!

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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 - JAMES CONNING CONFEDERATE FOOT OFFICERS SWORD WITH PRESENTATION BY LOUIS BISSONETTE.
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644 - OUTSTANDING AND RARE CONFEDERATE BOYLE, GAMBLE AND MACFEE NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS SWORD.
Another great item out of my personal collection, it is the best example I and many other collectors have ever seen. The maker mark in the face of the guard is in near-perfect condition, the grip is excellent with a few tiny flakes to the leather surface and the blade shows much original brightness and virtually NO WEAR. This sword is outstanding !

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642 - CONFEDERATE D-GUARD BOWIE KNIFE, ARMORY OF MILLEDGEVILLE, GEORGIA MANUFACTURED D-GUARD BOWIE KNIFE.
Now this is a really great Bowie. A wonderful example of the products made at the former prison in Georgia that was turned into a manufactory. The clip-point blade is 16 1/2" long with a 5" false edge and the knife is 21 1/2" long overall. The blade is just about perfection, buttery smooth with a wonderfull, deep patina and showing no corrosion save for a few specs of raised rust. The guard shows generous traces of original black paint and the wood grip is fine. A similar example with its very rare scabbard was recently priced on another website at triple this amount. It sold already. Mine doesn't have the scabbard but should be considered a great buy. Arsenal D-guards are rare and usually show remarkably superior workmanship to the alternatives.

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610 - ORNATE, EXTREMELY FINE, HISTORICALLY INSCRIBED AND IMPORTED CIVIL WAR STAFF & FIELD OFFICERS SWORD.
This is sword is wonderfull and a rarely encountered pattern in very fine condition. It is definitely a French product made for the US market. The only other I have seen this nice is the Devisme French import of Robert E. Lee. It has a very ornate guard that has been finely cast showing the tiniest details. The shark skin grip shows about 30% loss to the surface. The scabbard is fire-blued showing most of this finish and has deluxe mounts and drag. The blade is a PDL product and the etching is 2/3 of the blade and is extremely ornate. It retains most of its polish and frost. The throat is inscribed in Latin, " Veni, Vidi, Vici" and the reverse is inscribed in an expert jewelers hand, "Presented to / Capt. Alexr. Vreeland / 13th Regt. N.J.V. / by Lafayette Engine Co. No. 4 / Newark, N.J.". Vreeland served for 90 dyas with the 1st New Jersey and then with the 13th in the fall of '62 where he saw service at Antietam.

$ 6,600.00 / On Hold !
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606 - HORSTMANN STAFF & FIELD WITH DOUBLE SIDED AND DATED SCABBARD PRESENTATION.
A quick research effort did not find the original owner of this sword but the prospects are quite promising. This sword shows much original gold gilt to its brass parts which adorn a German silver scabbard. The blade is fine and deeply etched. The guard is a bit more ornate than the usual imported product and the overall quality exceeds those of later production during the Civil War. At one time, this was an extremely fancy looking edged weapon.

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562 - CONFEDERATE NAVAL CUTLASS WITH ORIGINAL SCABBARD AND FROG.
I have shown this to a number of major dealers and collectors that have proclaimed it as possibly the finest Richmond made Naval Cutless ever offered for sale. It is beautifull. The hilt and fish-scale grip are outstanding, the blade shows most of its original polish, the scabbard is virtually perfect with no seam tears or damage to the tip and the frog is solid. This is a wonderfull Confederate Cutlass that could be used as a study piece to compare the manufacturing techniques of all others. If there is a better one, I'd like to see it. Outstanding!

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551 - JAMES CONNING CONFEDERATE CIVIL WAR STAFF & FIELD OFFICERS SWORD.
In absolutely stunning condition, any collector would have to wait many years to find a similar Confederate sword in such "World-Class" condition. Conning manufactured various styles of swords in Mobile, Alabama throughout the Civil War for the South. Confederate swords of any maker in this condition are extremely rare and almost never encountered outside of major museums and/or collections. A Classic "CS" motif is incorporated within the foliate of the cast brass guard which retains almost all of its original gold gilt on its face. This was obviously a heavier-than-normal plate or wash of the precious metal, probably specially requested by a high-ranking Confederate Officer. Overall, the sword retains about 90% original heavy gold gilt to the brass guard and mounts. The back-stitched leather scabbard is in excellent condition as is the 33" blade which shows much original polish and some staining and untouched patina. Formerly exhibited in the Liberty Heritage Society Museum in Warrenton, Virginia and ex.- Norm Flayderman collection. ONE OF THE FINEST EVER OFFERED FOR SALE.

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