HIGH GRADE CARVED IVORY HILTED MOUNTED STAFF OFFICER’S SWORD TO CAPTAIN JOSEPH STRUNK, 2ND NEW YORK CAVALRY.

HIGH GRADE CARVED IVORY HILTED MOUNTED STAFF OFFICER’S SWORD TO CAPTAIN JOSEPH STRUNK, 2ND NEW YORK CAVALRY. This beautiful high grade sword is in wonderful condition with a nearly new gold damascus blade with high grade decorated hilt and scabbard with rare carved ivory grip with a full figure of lady liberty. The presentation on silvered scabbard reads “Presented to Lt. J. Strunk by the Members of CO. B 2nd Vet. Cav. NYV”. Strunk entered this unit August 26, 1863 in Saratoga, NY as 1st Lt. which is about the time he received this sword, because within a few months he had been promoted captain. This unit, known as the “Empire Light Cavalry” originally stationed near Washington, DC then moved to New Orleans where it took part as part of Arnold’s cavalry division. Strunk and his unit would see action 18 times during the Red River Campaign suffering a loss of 77 killed, wounded and missing. After Red River in June, July and August the unit was involved in operations in LA. and MS. including actions in St. Francisville, Bayou Sara, Clinton, Liberty Creek and Pascagoula. In action at McLeod’s Mills, Louisiana the unit lost 11 killed and wounded. In 1865, with the first brigade, Strunk’s unit, saw action in FL and AL. Finally being mustered out in November near Talladega, AL. PROVENANCE: Kevin Hoffman Collection. CONDITION: Sword overall is very good, fine condition with 32″ damascus blade retaining most of its color with scattered staining and pitting, especially at tip. 8-1/2″ etched panels with gold highlights and background retains almost all of its orig finish with minor areas of staining as can be seen in pictures. The hilt, which has decoration of US and American eagle fighting a snake and high relief lady liberty bust in pommel retain 80-90% of there orig gold wash. The heavy silver scabbard body with silver patina has scattered stains, dents and scratches with sharp, crisp inscription. Scabbard mounts have high relief decorations of Panoply of Arms and lady liberty. Mounts retain 30-40% of there orig gold wash. Blade retains its orig scallop cut felt washer. The 5″ carved ivory grip has cross hatched decoration on reverse and a 3-1/2″ panel containing a detailed carving of lady liberty carrying her sword, laurel wreath and patriotic shield with 13 stars cut in relief above her. There is approx. 1″ x 1″ chip repair to base of grip not affecting the relief cut figure. 4-46915 JS94 (25,000-30,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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	2020	$0.00	HIGH GRADE CARVED IVORY HILTED MOUNTED STAFF OFFICER’S SWORD TO CAPTAIN JOSEPH STRUNK, 2ND NEW YORK CAVALRY. This beautiful high grade sword is in wonderful condition with a nearly new gold damascus blade with high grade decorated hilt and scabbard with rare carved ivory grip with a full figure of lady liberty. The presentation on silvered scabbard reads “Presented to Lt. J. Strunk by the Members of CO. B 2nd Vet. Cav. NYV”. Strunk entered this unit August 26, 1863 in Saratoga, NY as 1st Lt. which is about the time he received this sword, because within a few months he had been promoted captain. This unit, known as the “Empire Light Cavalry” originally stationed near Washington, DC then moved to New Orleans where it took part as part of Arnold’s cavalry division. Strunk and his unit would see action 18 times during the Red River Campaign suffering a loss of 77 killed, wounded and missing. After Red River in June, July and August the unit was involved in operations in LA. and MS. including actions in St. Francisville, Bayou Sara, Clinton, Liberty Creek and Pascagoula. In action at McLeod’s Mills, Louisiana the unit lost 11 killed and wounded. In 1865, with the first brigade, Strunk’s unit, saw action in FL and AL. Finally being mustered out in November near Talladega, AL. PROVENANCE: Kevin Hoffman Collection. CONDITION: Sword overall is very good, fine condition with 32″ damascus blade retaining most of its color with scattered staining and pitting, especially at tip. 8-1/2″ etched panels with gold highlights and background retains almost all of its orig finish with minor areas of staining as can be seen in pictures. The hilt, which has decoration of US and American eagle fighting a snake and high relief lady liberty bust in pommel retain 80-90% of there orig gold wash. The heavy silver scabbard body with silver patina has scattered stains, dents and scratches with sharp, crisp inscription. Scabbard mounts have high relief decorations of Panoply of Arms and lady liberty. Mounts retain 30-40% of there orig gold wash. Blade retains its orig scallop cut felt washer. The 5″ carved ivory grip has cross hatched decoration on reverse and a 3-1/2″ panel containing a detailed carving of lady liberty carrying her sword, laurel wreath and patriotic shield with 13 stars cut in relief above her. There is approx. 1″ x 1″ chip repair to base of grip not affecting the relief cut figure. 4-46915 JS94 (25,000-30,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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