GETTYSBURG ASSOCIATED PRESENTATION SWORD TO AN OFFICER IN "GOSLINE'S ZOUAVES" – EDWIN MCEWEN; WOUNDED IN ACTION AT COLD HARBOR

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Edwin McEwen of Philadelphia mustered into Co. F as a Sergeant on September 13th of 1861 in the 95th Pennsylvania Infantry. Please see this link (95th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Regiment). He was promoted to a 2nd Lieutenant in Co. K July of 1862 and on March 26th of 1863 he advanced to a 1st Lieutenant. Wounded at Cold Harbor Virginia on June 2nd, 1864, he remained on the rolls of the regiment until mustered out November of 1864.

McEwen's presentation sword, attributed to Emerson & Silver of Trenton New Jersey, has an imported, probably German, blade. This sword of the US Model 1850 Staff and Field type is ornate yet not over the top. The blade is 32 inches in length, in about perfect polish and is etched to within 9 inches of the point with patriot and floral motifs which include "US", a "Federal Eagle" and the motto "E. PLURIBUS UNUM". The metal scabbard has an iodized factory finish and has 4 ornate, but tasteful brass mounts. Between the top bracelet with carrying ring and the bracelet below this there is a sterling silver 2 1/4 inch by 3/4 hand engraved plaque. This is enclosed in a cast brass floral frame. The silver plaque reads: "Presented to" over "Lieut. E. McEwen" over By the Members of Co. K 95th Regt. P.V. " over March 2nd, 1863". Later in March McEwen became a 1st Lieutenant so this sword may have been prepared as a result of a prior unofficial announced appointment. The mounts are all cast and chased. They are in a plum brown patina and show no evidence of (gold) gilt or wash. The metal scabbard has a few very minor nicks and bumps. The drag shows some wear. The hilt pommel, knuckle bow and basket with "US” conforms pretty much to the regulation Model 1850 but for hollow cast ornate brass grip that simulates leather and wire, and the quillon is a cast eagle head with ruby eyes. The brass shows no gilt and is untouched; it matches the garniture on the scabbard perfectly.

This presentation sword is in untouched condition and a pleasure to behold. The owner, 1st Lieutenant Edwin McEwen had this sword in his possession when he fought at Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, The Wilderness, Spotsylvania Court House and Cold Harbor.  [pe][ph:L]

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