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IDENTIFIED MODEL 1860 STAFF & FIELD OFFICER’S SWORD – LT.  JAMES H. WILLIAMS, 15TH MASS. INFANTRY

IDENTIFIED MODEL 1860 STAFF & FIELD OFFICER’S SWORD – LT. JAMES H. WILLIAMS, 15TH MASS. INFANTRY

This very nice Model 1860 Staff & Field Officer’s Sword by Bent & Bush, Boston, Mass. It is a very fine example of the pattern. The cast and brass hilt is loaded with original gilt and the… (2025-412). Learn More »

M1850 FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD OF JULIUS ELLENDORF, 42nd NEW YORK: THE TAMMANY REGIMENT – LIEUTENANT, ADJUTANT, AND CAPTAIN; SAW ACTION AT THE ANGLE DURING PICKETT’S CHARGE AT THE BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG!

M1850 FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD OF JULIUS ELLENDORF, 42nd NEW YORK: THE TAMMANY REGIMENT – LIEUTENANT, ADJUTANT, AND CAPTAIN; SAW ACTION AT THE ANGLE DURING PICKETT’S CHARGE AT THE BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG!

This Model 1850 Foot Officer’s Sword bears an old paper label glued to the scabbard between the upper and middle mounts that is faded, but clearly reads “Sword belonging to/Capt. Julius… (2025-423). Learn More »

$4,750.00
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IDENTIFIED HORSTMANN CAVALRY OFFICER’S SABER CARRIED BY GEORGE BRECK, NEW YORK LIGHT ARTILLERY

IDENTIFIED HORSTMANN CAVALRY OFFICER’S SABER CARRIED BY GEORGE BRECK, NEW YORK LIGHT ARTILLERY

Cavalry officer’s sabers carried by officers in the light artillery are not uncommon, particularly in volunteer units where regulations might be more loosely applied, and a cavalry officer’s… (490-5267). Learn More »

MATTHEW FONTAINE MAURY'S SWORD

MATTHEW FONTAINE MAURY'S SWORD

This sword of the British Pattern of 1822/45 was sold to Maury by the Wilkinson sword cutlers of London, England. At the time he ordered the sword Maury was serving in England as the principal… (1268-684). Learn More »

HORSTMANN M1840 SABER AND SCABBARD: EMERSON AND SILVER KEYSTONE BLADE

HORSTMANN M1840 SABER AND SCABBARD: EMERSON AND SILVER KEYSTONE BLADE

James E. Emerson of Emerson and Silver really managed to stick it to the Horstmann firm in his testimony to the Holt Owens Commission on Ordnance and Ordnance Stores in 1862, testifying as a… (2025-241). Learn More »

$795.00
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CLASSIC CONFEDERATE ENLISTED CAVALRY SABER WITH WOOD SCABBARD BY KRAFT, GOLDSCHMIDT AND KRAFT OR HAMMOND MARSHALL

CLASSIC CONFEDERATE ENLISTED CAVALRY SABER WITH WOOD SCABBARD BY KRAFT, GOLDSCHMIDT AND KRAFT OR HAMMOND MARSHALL

This is a very strong example of the classic Confederate cavalry saber with wood scabbard identified by Albaugh in 1963 as a product of Kraft, Goldschmidt and Kraft of Columbia, SC. Some collectors… (1268-353). Learn More »

SCARCE 1859 DATED AMES “MODEL 1860” LIGHT CAVALRY SABER

SCARCE 1859 DATED AMES “MODEL 1860” LIGHT CAVALRY SABER

This 1859 dated light cavalry saber by Ames is in good condition, with undisturbed hilt with original leather and wire on the grip, a full-length blade with clear maker and inspector marks, and… (362-1262). Learn More »

A.W. SPIES “SCREAMING EAGLE” POMMEL SABER AND SCABBARD

A.W. SPIES “SCREAMING EAGLE” POMMEL SABER AND SCABBARD

This eagle-pommel saber bears an etched and gilt maker/retailer address behind the obverse langet: “A,W, SPIES / Warranted.” (The punctuation is clearly commas; the “warranted,” placed at… (362-1260). Learn More »

$850.00
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COURTNEY & TENNENT MARKED CONFEDERATE NAVAL CUTLASS BY MOLE WITH SCABBARD

COURTNEY & TENNENT MARKED CONFEDERATE NAVAL CUTLASS BY MOLE WITH SCABBARD

Offered here is a very good example of a 25” long Robert Mole & Sons produced Confederate Naval Cutlass, marked by Courtney, Tennent & Company with its original scabbard. The blade is… (1268-683). Learn More »

$5,500.00
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US MODEL 1841 NAVAL CUTLASS & SCABBARD BY AMES DATED 1842

US MODEL 1841 NAVAL CUTLASS & SCABBARD BY AMES DATED 1842

Adopted in late 1841, this model cutlass was made by the Ames Manufacturing Company until 1846. In all a total of 6,600 cutlasses were produced. These saw service through the Mexican and Civil Wars.… (1268-675). Learn More »

SCARCE AMES 1860-DATED LIGHT CAVALRY SABER: MOST WENT TO VIRGINIA COURTESY OF BUCHANAN’S SECRETARY OF WAR, J.B. FLOYD

SCARCE AMES 1860-DATED LIGHT CAVALRY SABER: MOST WENT TO VIRGINIA COURTESY OF BUCHANAN’S SECRETARY OF WAR, J.B. FLOYD

This 1860-dated Ames light cavalry saber stands a very good chance of having been carried by a Virginia Confederate cavalryman. Of approximately 1,400 made that year and delivered to the U.S.… (362-1263). Learn More »

UNTOUCHED C.R. KIRSCHBAUM US IMPORT M1840 CAVALRY SABER WITH KNIGHT’S HEAD MARK

UNTOUCHED C.R. KIRSCHBAUM US IMPORT M1840 CAVALRY SABER WITH KNIGHT’S HEAD MARK

For details on this company and these sabers see Thillmann, Civil War Cavalry and Artillery Sabers pp.349ff. The M1840 pattern, the so-called heavy cavalry saber to distinguish it from the lighter… (362-1261). Learn More »

AMES MANUFACTURED MODEL 1850 FIELD & STAFF OFFICER’S SWORD ID’d TO 166TH & 176TH NEW YORK OFFICER

AMES MANUFACTURED MODEL 1850 FIELD & STAFF OFFICER’S SWORD ID’d TO 166TH & 176TH NEW YORK OFFICER

This sword has a bright blade that exhibits light scattered mottling and very minor surface pitting in areas. The blade meas. approx. 32.00 inches long and is 1.08 inches wide at the ricasso. The… (2025-388). Learn More »

VERY SCARCE CONFEDERATE “HAYDEN & WHILDEN / CHARLESTON” MARKED SOUTH CAROLINA LIGHT ARTILLERY SABER WITH BRASS SCABBARD

VERY SCARCE CONFEDERATE “HAYDEN & WHILDEN / CHARLESTON” MARKED SOUTH CAROLINA LIGHT ARTILLERY SABER WITH BRASS SCABBARD

“Brass mounted regulation swords” are specifically listed among the military goods offered for sale by Hayden and Whilden of Charleston, SC, in an October 1861 advertisement. The firm was… (870-616). Learn More »

$15,000.00
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PRESENTATION AMES MODEL 1850 FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD OF LT. CORNELIUS BATCHELDER, 12th MASS, DATED JUNE 17, 1863, JUST TWO WEEKS BEFORE HE WAS WOUNDED AT GETTYSBURG!

PRESENTATION AMES MODEL 1850 FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD OF LT. CORNELIUS BATCHELDER, 12th MASS, DATED JUNE 17, 1863, JUST TWO WEEKS BEFORE HE WAS WOUNDED AT GETTYSBURG!

This sword bears a wonderful inscription to a newly commissioned officer from the men of his company, beside whom he had served as a sergeant through Antietam, Fredericksburg and other heavy… (1052-1130). Learn More »

M1832 FOOT ARTILLERY SWORD WITH PARTIAL BELT AND FROG – AMES, 1841

M1832 FOOT ARTILLERY SWORD WITH PARTIAL BELT AND FROG – AMES, 1841

This 1841 dated Ames Foot Artillery sword has a straight, heavy iron blade. It is double edged and the blade is clean with areas of darker spotting. There are two side-by-side fullers, starting just… (1268-612). Learn More »

$1,750.00
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INSCRIBED PRESENTATION SWORD OF COLONEL, LATER GENERAL JAMES H. LANE: THREE TIMES WOUNDED; SERVED FROM BIG BETHEL TO APPOMATTOX, INCLUDING PICKETT’S CHARGE

INSCRIBED PRESENTATION SWORD OF COLONEL, LATER GENERAL JAMES H. LANE: THREE TIMES WOUNDED; SERVED FROM BIG BETHEL TO APPOMATTOX, INCLUDING PICKETT’S CHARGE

WHEN ELECTED COLONEL OF THE 28th NC, HIS OLD REGIMENT, THE 1st NC, “PRESENTED HIM WITH A SWORD, SADDLE AND BRIDLE, AND A HANDSOME PAIR OF GOBLETS…” We are proud to offer the sword mentioned in… (846-572). Learn More »

AMES MODEL 1832 SHORT SWORD WITH SCABBARD AND BELT

AMES MODEL 1832 SHORT SWORD WITH SCABBARD AND BELT

This Federal edged weapon is an Ames Model 1832 U.S. Foot Artilleryman’s short sword in wonderful original condition.  Handsome and ruggedly made, this blade specimen is a product of the Ames… (490-919). Learn More »

$2,500.00
Originally $2,950.00
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HANDSOME INSCRIBED MODEL 1850 STAFF AND FIELD OFFICER'S SWORD IN EXCELLENT CONDITION - ALBERT G. NEWSON, 193RD NEW YORK INFANTRY

HANDSOME INSCRIBED MODEL 1850 STAFF AND FIELD OFFICER'S SWORD IN EXCELLENT CONDITION - ALBERT G. NEWSON, 193RD NEW YORK INFANTRY

Here is a very handsome and inscribed, original Model 1850 Officer's Staff and Field imported sword complete with its original metal scabbard. On the scabbard mount of this Civil War edged weapon is a… (490-06). Learn More »

$2,400.00
Originally $2,800.00

CASED PRESENTATION SWORD OF LT. ASAPH O. DODGE, 16th NEW YORK, WITH BATTLE HONORS

CASED PRESENTATION SWORD OF LT. ASAPH O. DODGE, 16th NEW YORK, WITH BATTLE HONORS

This officer’s sword not only bears a presentation inscription on the upper scabbard mount and battle honors on the middle mount, it comes with its original gold bullion officer’s sword knot and… (1052-1134). Learn More »


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RARE CIVIL WAR “SURGEON’S COMPANION” OR “U.S. ARMY MEDICINE CASE FOR FIELD SERVICE” WITH MASS VOLUNTEER MILITIA MARKINGS, LABEL, AND TINS

This scarce piece of military surgeon’s field gear is in very good condition with both the shoulder and waist belts with buckles full length, in place, and intact, as is the narrower strap buckling over the top to keep the lid closed. This follows… (766-2008). Learn More »

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