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KADY BROWNELL’S SWORD! “THE HEROINE OF NEWBERN . . . THE COLORS SHE CARRIED SHE STILL KEEPS . . . AND THE SERGEANT SWORD WITH HER NAME CUT ON THE SCABBARD . . .”
Kady Brownell was one of the colorful characters emerging from the Civil War who gained some notice at the time and a good deal more through self-promotion in the postwar years. She will be most… (2025-299). Learn More »
ID’D FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD – LT. WILLIAM HIVLING, 12th OHIO INFANTRY
William’s residence was not recorded when he enlisted at 19 years old, as a 2nd Lieutenant on 4/22/1861. 8 days later, William commissioned into Company E of the 12th Ohio Infantry. He was… (490-7596). Learn More »
$975.00
SOLD
PAIR OF SWORDS IDENTIFIED TO 2ND LT./CAPTAIN/MAJOR HENRY R. DALTON
The first sword is a Model 1860 Cavalry Sabre by the firm of J.E. Bleckmann, founded in Solingen in 1808. The sabre has its scabbard and is in good condition. The leather on the grip is missing and… (2025-3340). Learn More »
RARE INSPECTOR MARKED REGULATION MODEL 1850 FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD BY AMES, ID’D TO 11TH US INFANTRY CAPTAIN & LATER BRIGADIER GENERAL JOHN W. AMES
This inspected regulation Model 1850 foot officer’s sword made by Ames. Overall the drawn sword meas. approx. 36.25” long from point to pommel. The blade itself measures 30.00” long with a… (2025-3342). Learn More »
VERY GOOD LOOKING AMERICAN EAGLE POMMEL SABER CA. 1805-1810
A very good condition short saber, likely Birmingham-made for the American market, employing an eagle-head pommel and a Liberty Cap on pole in a trophy of arms as one of its gilt-filled etched blade… (1306-05). Learn More »
$750.00
SOLD
SCHUYLER, HARTLEY AND GRAHAM MODEL 1860 STAFF OFFICER’S SWORD 1865-1867
The Model 1860 Staff Officer’s Sword was descended from the 1840 Foot Officer’s Sword and in turn morphed into the 1872 Staff and Line Officer’s Sword, both of which were called the Model 1860… (1306-07). Learn More »
FINE MODEL 1850 US STAFF AND FIELD OFFICER'S SWORD
This sword, complete with original brass mounted metal scabbard, was imported from France for commercial sale to officers in the US just prior to or during the War Between the States. The sword… (2025-2285). Learn More »
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
CONFEDERATE OFFICER’S CAVALRY SABER WITH BRASS SCABBARD, MADE BY THOMAS GRISWOLD & CO., NEW ORLEANS
The company manufactured swords to sell at retail on the New Orleans market. It is also known that Thomas, Griswold & Company made swords for the Confederate and various Southern state… (302-124). Learn More »
JAPANESE SHORT SWORD MADE C. 1525
Excellent example of a handmade Japanese short sword (wakizashi) made c.1525 during the Late Muromachi period. The blade is shortened from katana length (probably performed in the 1600s), but… (2025-3298). Learn More »
$1,995.00
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M1840 CAVALRY SABER BY AMES, DATED 1845
The Model 1840 Cavalry Sabre, commonly referred to as “The Old Wristbreaker”, was one of the edged weapons used by mounted forces before and during the Civil War. Produced by the N.P. Ames company… (789-11). Learn More »
US FEDERAL PERIOD NCO's SWORD
This example Harold Peterson illustrated as #5 and he puts a date on it of 1795 to 1810. This is a copy of an earlier British pattern with its brass D guard "pillow pommel" and single piece ribbed… (790-17). Learn More »
M1840 CAVALRY SABER BY AMES, DATED 1857
The Model 1840 Cavalry Sabre, commonly referred to as “The Old Wristbreaker”, was one of the edged weapons used by mounted forces before and during the Civil War. The steel blade is curved with a… (490-6293). Learn More »
CIRCA 1812-1820 GERMAN HANGER
The blade of this interesting sword measures 26”. It has a main fuller running nearly the entire length with a secondary fuller approx. 18” of the length. The last 8 ½” of the blade has a false… (344-3245). Learn More »
$1,975.00
Originally $2,125.00
ITALIAN PIEDMONTESE INFANTRY SHORT SWORD, FASCINE KNIFE
This is a good example of the short sword or side knife issued to foot troops in the mid to late 1800s for use in constructing fortifications and clearing undergrowth, but also as a potential last… (462-327). Learn More »
$250.00
Originally $450.00
NON-REGULATION STAFF AND FIELD OFFICERS SWORD OF GEORGE B. ECKERT, 3RD U.S. INFANTRY - FORMER TEXAS MUSEUM
This sword was sold as part of the complete Civil War uniform group of Lt. George Brown Eckert, 3rd US Infantry, through Heritage Auctions in 2013 (see pics from auction #6098 /lot #32159). At some… (1268-1020). Learn More »
$1,250.00
ON HOLD
HISTORICALLY IMPORTANT - BATTLEFIELD USED SWORD - CARRIED BY GENERAL NELSON A. MILES
Adopted in August 1860 for staff officers, this pattern of US Army sword was used by officers of the staff and by general officers. A mistaken designation as the “1860 staff and field sword,”… (1252-04). Learn More »
M1860 CAVALRY SABER, C. ROBY – 1863 DATED
A fine representative saber issued to countless Federal cavalrymen during the Civil War. Manufactured by the West Chelmsford, Massachusetts by Christopher Roby and Company, this saber was one of over… (1304-15). Learn More »
$1,450.00
ON HOLD
EXCELLENT M1840 CAVALRY SABER BY HORSTMANN
This is an attractive example of an original and rare Model 1840 heavy cavalry saber imported by the Philadelphia firm of William Horstmann. Clearly stamped on the obverse ricasso is the maker… (1304-12). Learn More »
M1832 HORSTMANN & SONS FOOT ARTILLERY SWORD WITH SCABBARD
The U.S. Model 1832 foot artillery short-sword is approximately 25” long overall with a 6” solid brass hilt, and a 19” blade. This model was the first sword contracted by the U.S. with… (1306-02). Learn More »
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SCARCE 1859 DATED AMES LIGHT CAVALRY SABER, AKA MODEL 1860
Old habits die hard. Although we now know production of the new pattern cavalry saber intended to replace the heavy Model 1840 started in 1857, most still refer to them as the Model 1860. This is a scarce example of one produced by Ames in 1859 and… (2022-718). Learn More »
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