NON-REGULATION STAFF AND FIELD OFFICERS SWORD OF GEORGE B. ECKERT, 3RD U.S. INFANTRY - FORMER TEXAS MUSEUM

NON-REGULATION STAFF AND FIELD OFFICERS SWORD OF GEORGE B. ECKERT, 3RD U.S. INFANTRY - FORMER TEXAS MUSEUM

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Item Code: 1268-1020

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 latter point, this sword and a pair of previously sold leather boots (Horse Soldier inventory #1268-1019) were separated from the rest of the group.

The sword is a Frederic Horster, Solingen, Germany product. Marked F HORSTER / SOLIGEN” on one ricasso and the “PROVED” brass inlaid disk on the other. The blade is 32 ½” with a 39” overall length. The blade retains most of the bright shiny polish with some scattered spots of darkening, mostly near the grip end. A good sharp point with only one, almost un-discernable, blade nick. One small panel of etching on each side at the ricasso. The middle of the blade has two larger etched panels containing a finely executed eagle with riband on one side and fancy block letter US on the other. A perfect fitting leather pad washer remains and is mated to the scabbard throat.

The non-regulation brass hand guard is based off of the English pattern 1822 saber, with the addition of an American eagle. The riband is die stamped “E PLURIBIS UNUM” with a large cut out “US”. The brass wears a pleasing undisturbed patina with traces of gold gilting remaining in areas that were not handled. The grip is fine-grain light grey shark skin that is triple brass wire wrapped. The blade tang peen is smooth and not disturbed.

The scabbard is iron with a scattered dark/ light grey patina. The throat is brass with a three-step decoration and secured by two screws. Both rings are plain brass showing light wear around the holes. The drag is also plain brass with a few light dings and scratches. No dents in the scabbard.

Lt. Eckert was from Reading, PA. Eckert mustered into the 3rd Infantry on 8/5/61 as a 2nd Lieutenant. He was promoted to 1st lieutenant on 3/12/62, serving with the regiment until May 1863. During his term of service, the regiment was engaged in the Peninsula Campaign, The Seven Days, South Mountain, Antietam, Fredericksburg, and Chancellorsville.

A fine condition civil war sword from the Texas Civil War Museum collection. [stp] [ph:L]

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