IMPORTANT CONFEDERATE GENERALS 1861 FIELD SWORD AND SCABBARD WITH INSCRIBED PRESENTATION FROM THE GOVERNOR OF ALABAMA.

IMPORTANT CONFEDERATE GENERALS 1861 FIELD SWORD AND SCABBARD WITH INSCRIBED PRESENTATION FROM THE GOVERNOR OF ALABAMA. BRIGADIER GENERAL ARCHIBALD GRACIE, JR. C.S.A.-KILLED IN ACTION! We do not guarantee the inscription on this sword. One of the great opportunities in the market place to purchase the historic sword of Brigadier General Archibald Gracie, Jr. who was killed in action around Petersburg on December 2, 1864. This sword was presented to him by Alabama Governor Andrew Barry (A.B.) Moore who was the elected head of Alabama from 1857 through 1861 and played an important role in the first Confederate Congress assembled in Montgomery, Alabama in 1861. The presentation was made at the outset of War in 1861 when Gracie was appointed Major of the 11th Alabama Regiment.

The sword is a rather plain U.S. Model 1850 foot officer’s sword having a cast brass hilt, decorated pommel with sharkskin covered and twisted wire wrapped wooden grip. The slightly curved blade measures 30.25” and is decorated with etched patriotic designs including “U.S.” and a spread winged American eagle and shield. The blade is unmarked and may be the product of a Solingen manufacturer. The scabbard is of black bridle leather with plain brass mounts. The top mount is inscribed: Presented to Maj. A. Gracie / 11th Ala. Regt. / by Gov. A.B. Moore / 1861.

Archibald Gracie, Jr., was born in New York City, New York, on December 1, 1832. Gracie was born into a prominent New York family, and went to Heidelberg, Germany to study. He graduated from West Point in 1854, and served on the northwestern frontier. In 1856, he resigned from the army and joined his father in a cotton-brokerage business in Mobile, Alabama. Gracie became involved in the state militia. When the secession crisis began, Gracie’s father returned to New York, but Archibald, Jr. remained in Alabama as a militia captain of the Washington Light Infantry. Gracie seized the federal arsenal at Mount Vernon, Alabama, under the orders of Alabama Gov. Andrew B. Moore, before the state left the Union. Gracie and his troops joined the 3d Alabama Infantry, and were sent to Virginia. After being promoted to brigadier general to rank from November 4, 1862, he fought in the Battle of Chickamauga, the Siege of Knoxville and the fighting at Bean’s Station, where Gracie was seriously wounded. He recovered, and was assigned to duty under Gen. P. G. T. Beauregard, fighting on the Petersburg siege lines. Gracie was killed by Union artillery on December 2, 1864, while he was observing enemy movements. His father had Gracie’s body moved to New York City after the Civil War ended. Francis O. Ticknor wrote a poem of eulogy, entitled “Gracie, of Alabama”. His father’s mansion serves as the official residence of the Mayor of New York City –commonly known as “Gracie Mansion.”

CONDITION: Good. This sword has seen a great deal of field use but no abuse. This condition makes this sword even more desirable and historic in that it is highly likely that this sword accompanied General Gracie through his war career until his death at the killing end of a Yankee artillery shell at Petersburg. Blade is worn with a medium gray patina overall. Etching is visible but light. Brass hilt is a bit loose and unpolished, and the grip shows wear. Scabbard has a repaired break in the leather scabbard just above the drag (relatively well done). Brass mounts are uncleaned with a dark patina and the engraved presentation clear and genuine. 4-50609 CW1 (20,000-40,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2004

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
	584	$10,350.00	IMPORTANT CONFEDERATE GENERALS 1861 FIELD SWORD AND SCABBARD WITH INSCRIBED PRESENTATION FROM THE GOVERNOR OF ALABAMA. BRIGADIER GENERAL ARCHIBALD GRACIE, JR. C.S.A.-KILLED IN ACTION! We do not guarantee the inscription on this sword. One of the great opportunities in the market place to purchase the historic sword of Brigadier General Archibald Gracie, Jr. who was killed in action around Petersburg on December 2, 1864. This sword was presented to him by Alabama Governor Andrew Barry (A.B.) Moore who was the elected head of Alabama from 1857 through 1861 and played an important role in the first Confederate Congress assembled in Montgomery, Alabama in 1861. The presentation was made at the outset of War in 1861 when Gracie was appointed Major of the 11th Alabama Regiment. The sword is a rather plain U.S. Model 1850 foot officer’s sword having a cast brass hilt, decorated pommel with sharkskin covered and twisted wire wrapped wooden grip. The slightly curved blade measures 30.25” and is decorated with etched patriotic designs including “U.S.” and a spread winged American eagle and shield. The blade is unmarked and may be the product of a Solingen manufacturer. The scabbard is of black bridle leather with plain brass mounts. The top mount is inscribed: Presented to Maj. A. Gracie / 11th Ala. Regt. / by Gov. A.B. Moore / 1861. Archibald Gracie, Jr., was born in New York City, New York, on December 1, 1832. Gracie was born into a prominent New York family, and went to Heidelberg, Germany to study. He graduated from West Point in 1854, and served on the northwestern frontier. In 1856, he resigned from the army and joined his father in a cotton-brokerage business in Mobile, Alabama. Gracie became involved in the state militia. When the secession crisis began, Gracie’s father returned to New York, but Archibald, Jr. remained in Alabama as a militia captain of the Washington Light Infantry. Gracie seized the federal arsenal at Mount Vernon, Alabama, under the orders of Alabama Gov. Andrew B. Moore, before the state left the Union. Gracie and his troops joined the 3d Alabama Infantry, and were sent to Virginia. After being promoted to brigadier general to rank from November 4, 1862, he fought in the Battle of Chickamauga, the Siege of Knoxville and the fighting at Bean’s Station, where Gracie was seriously wounded. He recovered, and was assigned to duty under Gen. P. G. T. Beauregard, fighting on the Petersburg siege lines. Gracie was killed by Union artillery on December 2, 1864, while he was observing enemy movements. His father had Gracie’s body moved to New York City after the Civil War ended. Francis O. Ticknor wrote a poem of eulogy, entitled “Gracie, of Alabama”. His father’s mansion serves as the official residence of the Mayor of New York City –commonly known as “Gracie Mansion.” CONDITION: Good. This sword has seen a great deal of field use but no abuse. This condition makes this sword even more desirable and historic in that it is highly likely that this sword accompanied General Gracie through his war career until his death at the killing end of a Yankee artillery shell at Petersburg. Blade is worn with a medium gray patina overall. Etching is visible but light. Brass hilt is a bit loose and unpolished, and the grip shows wear. Scabbard has a repaired break in the leather scabbard just above the drag (relatively well done). Brass mounts are uncleaned with a dark patina and the engraved presentation clear and genuine. 4-50609 CW1 (20,000-40,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2004 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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