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AMES PRESENTATION M1850 FOOT OFFICER SWORD GIVEN TO LT. A.W. CORLISS BY A FORMER FELLOW OFFICER IN THE 15th AND 33rd US INFANTRY
This is a very good example of a presentation US Army regulation Model 1850 Foot Officer’s Sword made by Ames, the pre-eminent American sword manufacturer of the period. This pattern remained… (380-121). Learn More »
SUPERB M1840 FOOT OFFICERS SWORD – PRESENTED TO LT. CASPER BERRY, MONROE GUARDS AND 60TH PENNSYLVANIA
This exquisite M1840 foot officer’s presentation sword is a true rarity among antebellum and Civil War offerings. The folding side of the guard operates as it should, while the fixed piece is… (1256-220). Learn More »
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 »
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 »
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 »
$3,750.00
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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 »
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 »
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 »
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 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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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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CDV OF 2ND LIEUTENANT CHARLES E. CROW, 4TH VA. (PURCELL) LIGHT ARTILLERY
This is a very nice CDV photograph of Charles E. Crow in Confederate uniform. It appears to be a second-generation image; photo of an existing photo. Regardless, the picture is clear with good contrast. Crow wears a Confederate 2nd lieutenant's,… (1138-988). Learn More »
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