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VERY SCARCE 1861 DATED AND U.S. INSPECTED AMES “DOUBLE ADDRESS” 1850 FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD

VERY SCARCE 1861 DATED AND U.S. INSPECTED AMES “DOUBLE ADDRESS” 1850 FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD

This is a scarce 1861-dated U.S. government contracted and inspected M1850 foot officer’s sword in near excellent condition showing a pleasing slight, age patina, but with lots of original finish.… (597-16). Learn More »

AMES 1859 PRESENTATION MILITIA OFFICER’S SWORD OF CAPTAIN ANDREW DONOVAN PURTELL, LATER CAPTAIN IN ELLSWORTH’S ZOUAVES

AMES 1859 PRESENTATION MILITIA OFFICER’S SWORD OF CAPTAIN ANDREW DONOVAN PURTELL, LATER CAPTAIN IN ELLSWORTH’S ZOUAVES

This is very nice looking sword in very good condition with a soft, but not dark patina to gilt brass hilt and scabbard and silver grip and nice, bright blade with very visible etching showing just… (870-215). Learn More »

UNIQUE MILLER AND COMPANY M1850 STAFF AND FIELD OFFICER’S SWORD

UNIQUE MILLER AND COMPANY M1850 STAFF AND FIELD OFFICER’S SWORD

This M1850 staff and field officer sword comes beautifully etched and frosted with an ornately adorned scabbard. Etched with the Miller and Company of New York markers markings on the ricasso, the… (766-2033). Learn More »

NEAR EXCELLENT AMES KNIGHT’S HEAD POMMEL MILITIA OFFICER’S SWORD

NEAR EXCELLENT AMES KNIGHT’S HEAD POMMEL MILITIA OFFICER’S SWORD

This Ames militia officer’s sword is in near excellent condition, with full length blade showing nice edge and point, smooth bright metal, with vivid etching on a bright frosted ground and Ames dry… (597-17). Learn More »

$2,200.00
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NEAR MINT SILVER PLATED AND GILT-ETCHED EAGLE-POMMEL PRESENTATION 1902 OFFICER’S SWORD OF MAJ. ALFRED B. WELCH, 9th U.S. FIELD ARTILLERY

NEAR MINT SILVER PLATED AND GILT-ETCHED EAGLE-POMMEL PRESENTATION 1902 OFFICER’S SWORD OF MAJ. ALFRED B. WELCH, 9th U.S. FIELD ARTILLERY

This is a beautiful high-end example of the U.S. 1902 officer’s saber made by Eickorn of Solingen in excellent to near mint condition. The hilt and guard are steel, as mandated in December 1902, but… (2024-2063). Learn More »

EXCAVATED CIVIL WAR US MODEL 1840 MUSICIAN’S SWORD

EXCAVATED CIVIL WAR US MODEL 1840 MUSICIAN’S SWORD

This pattern of sword for wear by musicians was part of the 1840 series of arms that included new patterns of cavalry saber, officer’s sword, non-commissioned officer’s sword, etc. This is similar… (490-6745). Learn More »

MORO KRIS

MORO KRIS

A good example of the Moro kris, having the characteristic wavy blade of the kris, but made  wider, heavier, and with more shallow curves, definitely a weapon made for cutting or slashing as well as… (490-6914). Learn More »

$350.00
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PHILIPPINE IGOROT HINALUNG WITH HIKOT: DAGGER/SPEARHEAD WITH OPEN SCABBARD

PHILIPPINE IGOROT HINALUNG WITH HIKOT: DAGGER/SPEARHEAD WITH OPEN SCABBARD

These broad bladed weapons could be used both as a dagger, chopper, or mounted on a pole for use a spearhead. Called a Hinalung, the handle is forged in one piece with the blade, simply folded round… (2023-800). Learn More »

PUBLISHED CONFEDERATE BOWIE MADE FROM ALTERED SOUTH CAROLINA MARKED STARR 1812/13 CAVALRY SABER

PUBLISHED CONFEDERATE BOWIE MADE FROM ALTERED SOUTH CAROLINA MARKED STARR 1812/13 CAVALRY SABER

If you want a Confederate Bowie knife not just like the one in the book, but actually the one in the book, this could be for you. It is pictured and described in the 2008 updated Confederate Bowie… (1251-01). Learn More »

SIGNIFICANT INSCRIBED PRESENTATION SWORD OF COL. JOHN C. WALKER, 1st IRISH AND 35th INDIANA, SUMMARILY DISCHARGED AND A CONSPIRATOR IN THE 1864 PLANNED UPRISING IN INDIANA BY THE “SONS OF LIBERTY”

SIGNIFICANT INSCRIBED PRESENTATION SWORD OF COL. JOHN C. WALKER, 1st IRISH AND 35th INDIANA, SUMMARILY DISCHARGED AND A CONSPIRATOR IN THE 1864 PLANNED UPRISING IN INDIANA BY THE “SONS OF LIBERTY”

This attractive presentation sword was given to Colonel John Crawford Walker by the “officers of his corps,” the 35th Indiana, also known as the “First Irish.” The presentation is… (2024-274). Learn More »

UNMARKED AMES 1840/1860 CAVALRY SABER

UNMARKED AMES 1840/1860 CAVALRY SABER

This is an unusual saber: the blade and scabbard are the M1840 style, but the grip is the Model 1860 style, though it should really be the M1857/60 style given the actual dates of development and… (2024-444). Learn More »

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 »

$9,500.00
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WAR OF 1812 NATHAN STARR US M1812/1813 CAVALRY SABER AND SCABBARD

WAR OF 1812 NATHAN STARR US M1812/1813 CAVALRY SABER AND SCABBARD

This is one of Nathan Starr’s improved Model 1812 sabers, also known as the 1812/13 pattern. Starr was burdened with changes to the number ordered by federal government- from 1,000 to 5,000, and… (490-3562). Learn More »

US ORDNANCE INSPECTED MODEL 1832/34 OFFICER’S SWORD

US ORDNANCE INSPECTED MODEL 1832/34 OFFICER’S SWORD

This is a very scarce US Model 1832/34 sword for officers of infantry, artillery and ordnance made by Ames on contract with the U.S. government for officers of the regular army and inspected by Major… (870-318). Learn More »

AMES US M1850 STAFF & FIELD OFFICER’S SWORD PRESENTED TO MAJ. JOSEPH COLBURN 59th MASSACHUSETTS, WIA 2nd BULL RUN AND PETERSBURG

AMES US M1850 STAFF & FIELD OFFICER’S SWORD PRESENTED TO MAJ. JOSEPH COLBURN 59th MASSACHUSETTS, WIA 2nd BULL RUN AND PETERSBURG

This regulation M1850 Staff and Field Officer’s Sword was carried by an officer with a good combat record, being twice wounded in action, once as a line officer and once while Major while owning… (1052-1133). Learn More »

IMPORTED M1850 FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD WITH SCABBARD BY SCHULER, HARTLEY & GRAHAM

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 »

$1,875.00
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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

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

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 »

CA 1840 U.S. MILITIA OFFICER’S INDIAN PRINCESS POMMEL SWORD BY HORSTMANN AND SONS, PHILADELPHIA

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

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 »


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TWO PEN AND INK DRAWINGS BY ALFRED WAUD / HORATIO WAIT OF BLOCKADING SCENES OFF MOBILE 1863

Working as a special artist for Harpers Weekly from late 1861 through 1865, Alfred R. Waud (1828-1891) is one of the best-known Civil War artists. In postwar years he was connected with Century Magazine, which published numerous accounts of the Civil… (557-12). Learn More »

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