Identified Edged Weapons

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BEAUTIFUL PRESENTATION 1850 STAFF AND FIELD SWORD OF LT. CHARLES E. TUCKER 71st PA - BAKER’S CALIFORNIA REGIMENT- WOUNDED AT ANTIETAM

BEAUTIFUL PRESENTATION 1850 STAFF AND FIELD SWORD OF LT. CHARLES E. TUCKER 71st PA - BAKER’S CALIFORNIA REGIMENT- WOUNDED AT ANTIETAM

This regulation US Model 1850 Staff and Field Officer’s Sword is in superb condition and bears a great inscription on the upper ring mount reading: Presented to / Lt. Chas. Tucker / 1st Cal. Regt. /… (1186-04). Learn More »

US MODEL 1860 MICHIGAN SABER BY AMES ID’D TO 10TH WISCONSIN CAVALRY PRIVATE

US MODEL 1860 CAVALRY SABER BY AMES ID’D TO 10TH MICHIGAN CAVALRY PRIVATE

The bright, slightly curved blade has a surface that shows only very minor amounts of mottling and no pitting. Blade measures approx. 35.00 inches long with a stopped wide fuller that meas. approx.… (2022-765). Learn More »

$1,250.00
ON HOLD

US FOOT OFFICER'S SWORD CAPTURED BY A CONFEDERATE

US FOOT OFFICER'S SWORD CAPTURED BY A CONFEDERATE

The inscription on the throat of this very fine Model1850 Foot Officer's sword reads: “Captured at Battle of Winchester from 1st Lieutenant 5th Rhode Island Battery by John C. Carroll 1st Maryland… (88-158). Learn More »

$5,695.00
ON HOLD

INSCRIBED PRE-WAR MILITIA SWORD AND LATER CASED MAJOR GENERAL DRESS EPAULETS BELONGING TO MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENT COLONEL ALEXANDER SHALER, 65TH NEW YORK INFANTRY

INSCRIBED PRE-WAR MILITIA SWORD AND LATER CASED MAJOR GENERAL DRESS EPAULETS BELONGING TO MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENT COLONEL ALEXANDER SHALER, 65TH NEW YORK INFANTRY

Col. Shaler’s pre-war militia sword is presented here, made by “Horstmann & Sons/Makers Philada.” and so marked on the scabbard. The sword is a militia foot officer’s sword with a… (159-155). Learn More »

IDENTIFIED 23rd WISCONSIN BOWIE KNIFE: “DEATH TO TRAITORS”

IDENTIFIED 23rd WISCONSIN BOWIE KNIFE: “DEATH TO TRAITORS”

This double-edged spearpoint Bowie or side knife is 12 inches long overall and has a 7-inch blade measure 1-inch wide at the guard. It has German silver mounts: a flat crossguard with scalloped edges… (2022-1061). Learn More »

UNIFORM GROUP IDENTIFIED TO LIEUTENANT-COLONEL ADDISON W. PRESTON, 1ST VERMONT CAVALRY WHO TOOK PART IN FARNSWORTH’S CHARGE AT GETTYSBURG AND WAS LATER KILLED IN ACTION AT HAWE’S SHOP IN 1864

UNIFORM GROUP IDENTIFIED TO LIEUTENANT-COLONEL ADDISON W. PRESTON, 1ST VERMONT CAVALRY WHO TOOK PART IN FARNSWORTH’S CHARGE AT GETTYSBURG AND WAS LATER KILLED IN ACTION AT HAWE’S SHOP IN 1864

This group consists of several uniform pieces and an import Model 1860 officer’s cavalry saber, all in excellent condition and identified to Lieutenant Colonel A. W. Preston of the famous 1st… (1179-294). Learn More »

$29,500.00
ON HOLD

IDENTIFIED MODEL 1852 NAVAL OFFICER’S SWORD WITH SCABBARD – CHARLES F. HATCH

IDENTIFIED MODEL 1852 NAVAL OFFICER’S SWORD WITH SCABBARD – CHARLES F. HATCH

This sword measures approximately 34” long from point to pommel. The blade is 28” long. It has a wide stopped fuller that is 19” long and a narrow fuller that is 21 ½” long. The blade remains… (1179-074). Learn More »

SCARCE SPECIAL ORDER CAVALRY OFFICER’S SABER BY ROBY, FOR HIS OWN CAVALRY TROOP: LT. JAMES A. DAVIS, LATE 2nd MASS, WIA ANTIETAM

SCARCE SPECIAL ORDER CAVALRY OFFICER’S SABER BY ROBY, FOR HIS OWN CAVALRY TROOP: LT. JAMES A. DAVIS, LATE 2nd MASS, WIA ANTIETAM

We know of just three of these Roby cavalry officer’s sabers made for officers of the Spaulding Light Cavalry: one inscribed to E.S. Parkhurst, the troop’s 1st Lieutenant (Chelmsford Historical… (870-156). Learn More »

$5,850.00
Originally $6,500.00

MODEL 1850 FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD BY ROBY ATTRIBUTED TO 109TH NEW YORK SERGEANT

MODEL 1850 FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD BY ROBY ATTRIBUTED TO 109TH NEW YORK SERGEANT

The blade on this sword is in excellent condition. It is bright and clean with no mottling or pitting. The drawn sword meas. approx. 38.00 inches from point to pommel. It has a stopped fuller that… (1083-06). Learn More »

MODEL 1860 FIELD AND STAFF OFFICER’S SWORD ID’D TO US MARINE HOSPITAL SERVICE SURGEON WHO WAS A BRAVE SOLDIER AND DEDICATED MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL – DR. WILLIAM H. H. HUTTON

MODEL 1860 FIELD AND STAFF OFFICER’S SWORD ID’D TO US MARINE HOSPITAL SERVICE SURGEON WHO WAS A BRAVE SOLDIER AND DEDICATED MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL – DR. WILLIAM H. H. HUTTON

The Marine Hospital Service was an organization of Marine Hospitals dedicated to the care of ill and disabled seamen in the United States Merchant Marine, the U.S. Coast Guard and other federal… (490-2495). Learn More »

AMES MODEL 1840 GENERAL OFFICER’S SWORD PRESENTED TO JAMES W. PRESTON BY THE CHATHAM ARTILLERY OF SAVANNAH, GEORGIA

AMES MODEL 1840 GENERAL OFFICER’S SWORD PRESENTED TO JAMES W. PRESTON BY THE CHATHAM ARTILLERY OF SAVANNAH, GEORGIA

This beautiful sword was presented by the Chatham Artillery as a prize for gunnery in 1848. The organization is an old and illustrious militia organization of Savannah, claiming descent from earlier… (870-99). Learn More »

$9,000.00
Originally $10,000.00

EARLY  WIDE BLADE M1840 HORSTMANN MARINE CORPS NCO SWORD WITH PERIOD INSCRIPTION

EARLY WIDE BLADE M1840 HORSTMANN MARINE CORPS NCO SWORD WITH PERIOD INSCRIPTION

Manufactured: Philadelphia  Maker: Horstmann  Year: not dated  Model: 1840 NCO  Size: 31.5 inches Early wide blade NCO sword by Horstmann of Philadelphia.  Horstmann NCO swords are distinct as… (870-88). Learn More »

$4,500.00
Originally $5,000.00

NON-REGULATION SILVER GRIPPED PRESENTATION SWORD BY SCHUYLER, HARTLEY & GRAHAM - LT. JAMES MOFFAT, 16TH NEW YORK CAVALRY

NON-REGULATION SILVER GRIPPED PRESENTATION SWORD BY SCHUYLER, HARTLEY & GRAHAM - LT. JAMES MOFFAT, 16TH NEW YORK CAVALRY

This presentation sword has very impressive deeply cast and chased mounts and silver gripped hilt. Schuyler, Hartley and Graham assembled and sold a wide variety of swords that were often highly… (870-653). Learn More »

$7,650.00
Originally $8,500.00

MODEL 1841 NAVAL OFFICER’S SWORD IDENTIFIED TO SIMON BACKUS BISSELL

MODEL 1841 NAVAL OFFICER’S SWORD IDENTIFIED TO SIMON BACKUS BISSELL

Simon Backus Bissell was born in Fairlee, Vt., on October 28, 1808. He was appointed Midshipman on November 6, 1824, Passed Midshipman on June 4 1831, and Lieutenant December 9, 1837. At the beginning… (870-63). Learn More »

$7,200.00
Originally $8,000.00

CIVIL WAR EAGLE POMMEL PRESENTATION SWORD BY PATIENTS AT MOWER GENERAL HOSPITAL TO DR. J.A.C. HANLY, MARCH 20th, 1863

CIVIL WAR EAGLE POMMEL PRESENTATION SWORD BY PATIENTS AT MOWER GENERAL HOSPITAL TO DR. J.A.C. HANLY, MARCH 20th, 1863

Mower General Hospital, first known as Chestnut Hill Hospital, was one of the largest U.S. General Hospitals. Planned and built in 1862, it opened in early 1863 and could hold 3600 patients. Covering… (870-613). Learn More »

$5,400.00
Originally $6,000.00

MEXICAN WAR PRESENTATION SWORD OF CAPTAIN JAMES DILL GALBRAITH, OF NATCHEZ, MISSISSIPPI, BY THE SPARROW VOLUNTEERS: CO. E, 4th REGIMENT, PERSIFOR F. SMITH’S BRIGADE OF LOUISIANA VOLUNTEERS, MAY 1846

MEXICAN WAR PRESENTATION SWORD OF CAPTAIN JAMES DILL GALBRAITH, OF NATCHEZ, MISSISSIPPI, BY THE SPARROW VOLUNTEERS: CO. E, 4th REGIMENT, PERSIFOR F. SMITH’S BRIGADE OF LOUISIANA VOLUNTEERS, MAY 1846

Presentation of this sword on May 15, 1846, at New Orleans, just before the company, with Galbraith in command, left for the Rio Grande, is reported in the May 20, 1846, edition of the Mississippi… (870-205). Learn More »

PRESENTATION SWORD FROM JAY COOKE, FINANCIER OF THE UNION, TO FELLOW SANDUSKY OHIO NATIVE LT. JAY COOKE SMITH, 101st OHIO, ADC TO GEN. CRUFT AND BRIGADE COMMANDER KIRBY, 4th ARMY CORPS: “…MOUNTED AND CONTINUALLY ON THE FRONT LINE” AT NASHVILLE.

PRESENTATION SWORD FROM JAY COOKE, FINANCIER OF THE UNION, TO FELLOW SANDUSKY OHIO NATIVE LT. JAY COOKE SMITH, 101st OHIO, ADC TO GEN. CRUFT AND BRIGADE COMMANDER KIRBY, 4th ARMY CORPS: “…MOUNTED AND CONTINUALLY ON THE FRONT LINE” AT NASHVILLE.

This elegant and very high quality, non-regulation presentation staff and field officer’s sword was formerly in the renowned collection of Kevin Hoffman and is pictured both his book, “Swords of… (870-650). Learn More »

HIGH GRADE PRESENTATION US M1850 STAFF AND FIELD OFFICER’S SWORD OF WILLIAM CHANDLER CASEY, 7th NGSNY: GOLD WASHED DAMASCUS BLADE, STRONG ETCHING, HILT AND SCABBARD MOUNTS WITH TRACES OF GILT

HIGH GRADE PRESENTATION US M1850 STAFF AND FIELD OFFICER’S SWORD OF WILLIAM CHANDLER CASEY, 7th NGSNY: GOLD WASHED DAMASCUS BLADE, STRONG ETCHING, HILT AND SCABBARD MOUNTS WITH TRACES OF GILT

This is a very strong example of a US M1850 Staff and Field Officer’s Sword with a regulation guard featuring a floating U.S. with openwork floral motifs and a deeply cast and chased pommel with… (870-652). Learn More »

MODEL 1850 FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD WITH “MONITOR” BLADE BY M.W. GALT & BRO., WASHINGTON, D.C., PRESENTED TO LT. JOHN EXTON BY BATTERY H, 2ND PENNSYLVANIA HEAVY ARTILLERY

MODEL 1850 FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD WITH “MONITOR” BLADE BY M.W. GALT & BRO., WASHINGTON, D.C., PRESENTED TO LT. JOHN EXTON BY BATTERY H, 2ND PENNSYLVANIA HEAVY ARTILLERY

Manufactured: Import / Washington, D.C. Maker: Import / M.W. Galt & Bro. Year: C1863 Model: M1850 Foot Officer Size: 32.1 inch blade Import style foot officer retailed by and etched on the… (870-364). Learn More »

$4,000.00
Originally $4,500.00

U.S. 1834 OFFICER’S SWORD OF MAJOR R.M. KIRBY U.S. ARMY WITH 6th PLATE AMBROTYPE BY REES OF SON JOSEPH L.S. KIRBY AS C.S. ARMY 2nd LIEUTENANT WITH THIS VERY SWORD, PART OF AN EXTENSIVE FAMILY ARCHIVE

U.S. 1834 OFFICER’S SWORD OF MAJOR R.M. KIRBY U.S. ARMY WITH 6th PLATE AMBROTYPE BY REES OF SON JOSEPH L.S. KIRBY AS C.S. ARMY 2nd LIEUTENANT WITH THIS VERY SWORD, PART OF AN EXTENSIVE FAMILY ARCHIVE

This substantial archive descended in the family of Joseph Lee Smith Kirby (4 Nov. 1841- 28 July 1933,) who left West Point to join the Confederate Army in 1861 and was among the last to surrender in… (870-310). Learn More »

$31,500.00
Originally $35,000.00


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PRESENTATION SMITH & WESSON MODEL 1 PRESENTED TO MATTHEW WATERS OF THE 18th MAINE INFANTRY & BATTERY D OF THE 1st MAINE HEAVY ARTILLERY

Here we have a killer Smith & Wesson Model 1 Second Issue. Although this seven-shot revolver has seen much use, it’s seen the trials and tribulations of a soldier in the defenses of Washington, at Belle Plaine Landing, and finally at… (490-2969). Learn More »

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