CIVIL WAR PRESENTATION NON-REGULATION STAFF & FIELD SWORD.

CIVIL WAR PRESENTATION NON-REGULATION STAFF & FIELD SWORD. 34” blade with gold decorations of eagle with “E. Pluribus Unum,” and “U.S.”. Blade is marked “W. Clauberg in Solingen” with other gold decorative motifs. Blade is unusual two-fullered clip pointed. Hilt is florally decorated with decorative basket similar in style to European officer’s sword of the same period. Backstrap and pommel have similar decorations. Grip is sharkskin with two strands of twisted wire. Iron scabbard with two brass ring mounts. A silver presentation plaque on scabbard reads “The Maj. Wm. M. Gregg, from the Officers of the 23rd N.Y. Vol. Fredericksburg, VA July 11th 1862”. Major Gregg served the entire war and was brevetted Brig.-Gen., April of 1865. CONDITION: Sword is in as-found condition with rich patina to its brass hilt, which retains about 20% gilding. Grip is perfect. Scabbard has staining. Minor pitting on drag. Presentation plaque has been cleaned and blade is near mint maintaining 100% gilt and the orig washer. 4-54069 JS17 (5,000-10,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2005

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	535L.	$9,200.00	CIVIL WAR PRESENTATION NON-REGULATION STAFF & FIELD SWORD. 34” blade with gold decorations of eagle with “E. Pluribus Unum,” and “U.S.”. Blade is marked “W. Clauberg in Solingen” with other gold decorative motifs. Blade is unusual two-fullered clip pointed. Hilt is florally decorated with decorative basket similar in style to European officer’s sword of the same period. Backstrap and pommel have similar decorations. Grip is sharkskin with two strands of twisted wire. Iron scabbard with two brass ring mounts. A silver presentation plaque on scabbard reads “The Maj. Wm. M. Gregg, from the Officers of the 23rd N.Y. Vol. Fredericksburg, VA July 11th 1862”. Major Gregg served the entire war and was brevetted Brig.-Gen., April of 1865. CONDITION: Sword is in as-found condition with rich patina to its brass hilt, which retains about 20% gilding. Grip is perfect. Scabbard has staining. Minor pitting on drag. Presentation plaque has been cleaned and blade is near mint maintaining 100% gilt and the orig washer. 4-54069 JS17 (5,000-10,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2005 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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