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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
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 »
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
ON HOLD
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
ON HOLD
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 »
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
ON HOLD
M1902 “SABER FOR ALL OFFICERS” WITH SCABBARD AND SWORD KNOT
This Army officers' saber is officially called “saber for all officers, Model 1902”. It was adopted on July 17, 1902, by authority of General Order No. 81. The M1902 saber was authorized for all… (1047-07). Learn More »
FRENCH HILTED NON-REGULATION IMPORTED OFFICER’S SWORD PRESENTED TO MAJOR JAMES PLIMPTON, 3RD NEW HAMPSHIRE VOLUNTEERS, WITH CDV – KILLED IN ACTION AT DEEP BOTTOM RUN
This officer’s sword features a 31.5" slightly curved single-edged spear point blade with 24" unstopped median fuller and a narrow 16.5" long fuller along the spine. Blade 1.125" wide at the ricasso… (1085-06). Learn More »
PRESENTATION AMES M1850 FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD WITH SCARCE ENGRAVED GILT BRASS FACTORY SCABBARD - CAPT. N. H. KEMP, 6TH & 1ST MASSACHUSETTS MILITIA
This Model 1850 foot officer’s is nicely etched by Ames on the blade ricasso and also stamped by the company on the reverse of the gilt brass scabbard near the throat showing the scabbard was not… (870-645). Learn More »
1847 PRESENTATION SWORD – CAPT. RICHARD LILY, 1ST BALTIMORE SHARPSHOOTERS
A striking, published example of an 1840 militia officer’s sword presented to Captain Richard Lilly of the “First Baltimore Sharp Shooters" in 1847. Excitingly, a period newspaper describes the… (846-550). Learn More »
1839 AMES PRESENTATION MILITIA OFFICER’S SWORD OF CAPT. JOHN C. HELME FROM THE GULICK GUARDS, “FIREMEN WITH PLEASURE – SOLDIERS AT LEISURE.” LATER POLICE CAPTAIN IN THE 1863 NEW YORK DRAFT RIOTS
The “Gulick Guards” were organized in New York City in 1836, composed largely of firemen, current and former, and apparently taking their name from the former Chief Engineer of the Fire… (870-690). Learn More »
HIGH GRADE US M1850 STAFF & FIELD OFFICER'S SWORD PRESENTED TO LT. COON OF THE 12th NEW YORK
Overall length: 39 1/4". Blade length: 32". The blade has a single wide fuller with a secondary fuller near the spine. Blade is etched over about 2/3 of its length with various foliate motifs and a… (1081-26). Learn More »
CAMP AX OF ALBERT H. HILL - 4th RHODE ISLAND, 7th RHODE ISLAND, DETACHED SERVICE WITH BATTERY A 1st PA ARTILLERY
Camp axes were privately purchased by soldiers for common chores like chopping firewood when in winter camps or even barracks. This one nicely carved on the handle by the soldier with his name, likely… (1179-710). Learn More »
TIFFANY PRESENTATION SWORD TO WILLIAM S. MARBLE, 7th CONNECTICUT VOLS, WIA BERMUDA HUNDRED, IN COMMAND OF THE REGT. AT FT. FISHER
Tiffany & Company is acknowledged as the finest producer of presentation swords in the 1860s and this is good example of their work, showing detailed craftsmanship and refined taste. The deeply… (870-172). Learn More »
$10,800.00
Originally $14,400.00
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EXCELLENT CONDITION CIVIL WAR CAVALRY HARDEE HAT WITH HAT CORD, CROSSED SABERS, AND COMPANY LETTER
This is a just about mint condition M1858 Army Hat, perhaps better known as the Hardee or Jeff Davis hat. These derived from a pattern adopted by the new cavalry regiments of 1855, with dragoons and other branches of service retaining the shako until… (2024-1284). Learn More »
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