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IMPORTED M1850 FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD WITH SCABBARD BY SCHULER, HARTLEY & GRAHAM
The blade of the sword is so slightly curved that it looks straight at first glance. It is single-edged with a false edge extending back about 6 inches from the point. There is a wide deep fuller… (870-365). Learn More »
MEDAL OF HONOR FOR “EXTRAORDINARY HEROISM” – 1861 PRESENTATION SWORD OF LT. CHARLES JOSEPH MURPHY, 38th NEW YORK, MEDAL OF HONOR FOR BULL RUN, ESCAPEE FROM LIBBY, VOLUNTEER AIDE TO MEDICAL STAFF IN THE PENINSULA CAMPAIGN
This non-regulation officer’s sword bears an 1861 presentation on the obverse scabbard, “Presented to/ Lieut. C.J. Murphy, / by his friends / 1861” and a list of battles on the reverse… (1052-1131). Learn More »
INSCRIBED AMES FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD OF LT. CHARLES H. TOBEY, 58th MASS, WIA SPOTSYLVANIA AND PETERSBURG; POW POPLAR GROVE CHURCH
Charles Henry Tobey did three tours of duty during the war and this sword dates to his service as an officer, from January 1864 to muster out in July 1865, in the 58th Massachusetts, a regiment in the… (1052-1132). Learn More »
1848 DATED MEXICAN WAR 10th US INFANTRY AMES PRESENTATION SWORD OF CAPT. JOSEPH A. YARD
This sword bears a wonderful inscription and was presented to a Captain in the 10th US Infantry by men of the regiment after their return home from the Mexican War. The sword has a gilt brass… (1052-1129). Learn More »
$3,950.00
SOLD
PRESENTATION M1840 MEDICAL STAFF SWORD OF JOHN T. WALKER, 25th INDIANA, PRAISED IN OFFICIAL REPORTS FOR ACTIONS AT FORT DONELSON AND SHILOH
This sword is an interesting version of the US Model 1840 Medical Staff sword and has a great presentation on the obverse langet by the commissioned officers of the 25th Indiana to Surgeon John T.… (1052-1128). Learn More »
MARYLAND 1812 CAVALRY SABER WITH SCABBARD – STAMPED “M” ON SPINE
This is an 1812 style cavalry saber with accompanying scabbard. The 34" blade is curved and has a slightly clipped point. The blade has no maker or inspector marks. The spine features a clearly… (490-3559). Learn More »
CA 1840 U.S. MILITIA OFFICER’S INDIAN PRINCESS POMMEL SWORD BY HORSTMANN AND SONS, PHILADELPHIA
The Indian Princess figural pommel was popular US sword motif between 1821 and 1850 by most dating. This one is nicely marked on the scabbard by Horstmann and Sons of Philadelphia and likely dates to… (1240-09). Learn More »
INSCRIBED M1850 FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD OF ROBERT L. ORR, 61st PENNSYLVANIA, MEDAL OF HONOR FOR PETERSBURG
This Klingenthal made US Model 1850 foot officer’s sword bears a dead-real period inscription on the reverse of the scabbard throat reading: Robt. L. Orr / Independent / Greys. Orr had been active… (1052-1127). Learn More »
TOMES, SON & MELVAIN PRESENTATION SWORD WITH ETCHED BLADE AND SCABBARD OF LT. COL. S.M. FULLER, 4th MAINE
This is a very good example of a cavalry officer’s saber presented to a field-grade officer of infantry who would be serving mounted. The sword bears an inscribed presentation and also comes with a… (1052-1126). Learn More »
PRESENTATION SAUERBIER CAVALRY OFFICER’S SABER OF LT. AARON SULLIVAN, 9th PENNSYLVANIA CAVALRY, KILLED IN ACTION JULY 9, 1862, FACING JOHN HUNT MORGAN AT TOMPKINSVILLE, TENNESSEE
This Sauerbier made cavalry officer’s saber bears an etched blade inscription from Company E, 9th PA Cavalry to their 2nd Lieutenant, Aaron Sullivan, who was killed in action July 9, 1862. The sword… (1052-1125). Learn More »
PRESENTATION SCHUYLER, HARTLEY AND GRAHAM US M1850 STAFF AND FIELD OFFICER’S SWORD OF MAJ. P.B. BUCKINGHAM, 20th CONNECTICUT, CITED IN 12th CORPS GETTYSBURG OFFICIAL REPORT
This sword was presented in September 1862 to a field officer who had very active field service from 1863 though 1865, including mention in the official reports as acting as aide-de-camp in the field… (1052-1124). Learn More »
$5,000.00
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BRITISH M1796 LIGHT CAVALRY OFFICER’S SABER, WITH KNOT AND SCABBARD
An elegant British light cavalry officer’s 1796 saber with scabbard and sword knot, showing bright, with lots of gilt left on the brass scabbard and hilt. This has a clip point and reverse-P guard… (1240-11). Learn More »
U.S. MARINE CORPS MODEL 1875 OFFICER’S SWORD
The U.S. Marine Corps returned to its emblematic Mameluke style officer’s sword in 1875, having adopted the army 1850 pattern in 1859. The blade here is slightly curved and carries a single broad… (1047-05). Learn More »
RARELY SEEN BRITISH, CRIMEAN ERA, INFANTRY SERGEANT'S SWORD
In over 50 years of collecting British Military the consignor has never owned an example of this rare sword. Little is known of these weapons as few are extant due to re-issuing and hard field use.… (88-192). Learn More »
$395.00
Originally $595.00
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PRESENTATION M1840 CAVALRY OFFICER’S SWORD OF LT. JAMES H. BRADLEY, ADJUTANT 131st NY – “1st METROPOLITAN GUARD” – “A GALLANT OFFICER”- “FIGHTING FOR RESTORATION TO THE RANK OF WHICH ONE OF THOSE PESTS OF THE SERVICE, A COURT-MARTIAL HAD ROBBED HIM.”
James H. Bradley’s 1864 obituary noted the “death of a gallant officer,” mentioning his presence at First Bull Run, heroics in the peninsula campaign, service in Banks’s Bayou Teche… (1052-1121). Learn More »
$3,250.00
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PRESENTATION SWORD OF LT. THOMAS HICKEY – ZOUAVE OFFICER IN CORCORAN’S IRISH LEGION- MORTALLY WOUNDED AT COLD HARBOR – PHOTOGRAPHED IN THE FIELD WITH THIS SWORD
This is an impressive sword made “in the French non-regulation Zouave style,” as noted by Thillmann, which is particularly appropriate since the officer to whom it was presented served in a New… (1052-1119). Learn More »
CIVIL WAR US NAVY CUTLASS AND SCABBARD
This is the regulation US Navy cutlass and scabbard of the Civil War, issued to some members of gun crews to help repel borders, form boarding parties and hack through anti-boarding nets on enemy… (1240-01). Learn More »
$975.00
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PRESENTATION US M1840 MEDICAL STAFF SWORD OF ASST. SURG. BENJAMIN F. TAFT, 20th MASSACHUSETTS- THE HARVARD REGIMENT- WITH BATTLE HONOR: “FREDERICKSBURG.”
This regulation U.S. M1840 Medical Staff sword bears an elegant inscription in script: B.F. Taft/Asst. Surgeon 20th Mass. Vols./Fredericksburg on the obverse scabbard between the upper and middle… (1052-1118). Learn More »
AMES M1850 FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD IDENTIFIED TO CAPT. SAMUEL HUBBARD, 15TH CONNECTICUT INFANTRY
This original Model 1850 Foot Officer’s sword by Ames comes with the original brass throat portion from its leather scabbard. This sword measures 36.5” overall, with a 30.5” steel blade. Blade,… (1052-681). Learn More »
$1,950.00
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M1860 CAVALRY SABER & SCABBARD BY C. ROBY, DATED 1865
This weapon is a Model 1860 Light Cavalry saber. Considered a lighter, more maneuverable weapon than its predecessor the Model 1840 “Wristbreaker”. A fine representative saber issued to countless… (1192-01). Learn More »
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IMPORT MODEL 1850 CIVIL WAR FIELD & STAFF OFFICER’S SWORD ID’D TO COL. RICHARD M. CORWINE, MEMBER OF GENERAL FREMONT’S STAFF
Original Civil War Model 1850 Field & Staff officer’s sword in nice condition complete with its metal scabbard. Sword is unmarked and is no doubt an import item. It is identified by a presentation inscription to R. M. Corwine, Aide-de-camp to… (870-157). Learn More »
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