HISTORIC AMERICAN CIVIL WAR U.S. MODEL 1850 STAFF & FIELD OFFICER’S PRESENTATION SWORD TO THE A.D.C. FOR MAJ. GENERAL JOSEPH HOOKER-WITH BATTLE HONORS.

HISTORIC AMERICAN CIVIL WAR U.S. MODEL 1850 STAFF & FIELD OFFICER’S PRESENTATION SWORD TO THE A.D.C. FOR MAJ. GENERAL JOSEPH HOOKER-WITH BATTLE HONORS. Regulation style U.S. Model 1850 Staff and Field Officer’s sword manufactured by Ames. It has a 32” single edged lightly curved blade that is covered by etched decoration across 60% of its surface. The decoration includes “U.S.” a spread-winged eagle and floral and military decorations. Near the ricasso is the maker’s name “Ames Mfg. Co./Chicopee/Mass”. As well as on the reverse of the scabbard’s top mount. The hilt is a large half-basket style with “U.S.” cast in the counterguard with open work floral decorations surrounding. The pommel is decorated with laurel leaves & the grip of wood, covered in sharkskin and wound with twisted brass wire. The scabbard is of blued steel with regulation brass furniture. On the top mount is the inscription (reading from the top down): “Peach Tree Creek/July 24th ‘64/Utoy Creek/Aug. 7th ‘64/Atlanta/P.R. Stetson/Capt. 15th U.S. Inf. /A.D.C. Maj. Genl. Hooker/Comdg. 20th Army Corps”. Since the 15th U.S. Inf. served in the 14th Army Corps during the Atlanta Campaign, I am assuming that Capt. Stetson went on detached duty to serve as A.D.C. to Maj. Gen. Joseph Hooker who was, at the time commanding the 20th Army Corps. The 15th did, however, fight at Peach Tree Creek, Utoy Creek and the Siege of Atlanta. A very nice American Civil War presentation on a well made Ames Staff and Field Officer’s sword. The association with Hooker and the inscription including these battle honors in the Atlanta Campaign is unique, rare and desirable. CONDITION: Very good. Blade is bright with some patches of dark pitting not significantly effecting the etching. Overall, sword shows light field use. Hilt is fine, grip is good with some wear and the scabbard is dark with no major dents. 4-58297 CW9 (5,000-6,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2006

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
	891	$5,750.00	HISTORIC AMERICAN CIVIL WAR U.S. MODEL 1850 STAFF & FIELD OFFICER’S PRESENTATION SWORD TO THE A.D.C. FOR MAJ. GENERAL JOSEPH HOOKER-WITH BATTLE HONORS. Regulation style U.S. Model 1850 Staff and Field Officer’s sword manufactured by Ames. It has a 32” single edged lightly curved blade that is covered by etched decoration across 60% of its surface. The decoration includes “U.S.” a spread-winged eagle and floral and military decorations. Near the ricasso is the maker’s name “Ames Mfg. Co./Chicopee/Mass”. As well as on the reverse of the scabbard’s top mount. The hilt is a large half-basket style with “U.S.” cast in the counterguard with open work floral decorations surrounding. The pommel is decorated with laurel leaves & the grip of wood, covered in sharkskin and wound with twisted brass wire. The scabbard is of blued steel with regulation brass furniture. On the top mount is the inscription (reading from the top down): “Peach Tree Creek/July 24th ‘64/Utoy Creek/Aug. 7th ‘64/Atlanta/P.R. Stetson/Capt. 15th U.S. Inf. /A.D.C. Maj. Genl. Hooker/Comdg. 20th Army Corps”. Since the 15th U.S. Inf. served in the 14th Army Corps during the Atlanta Campaign, I am assuming that Capt. Stetson went on detached duty to serve as A.D.C. to Maj. Gen. Joseph Hooker who was, at the time commanding the 20th Army Corps. The 15th did, however, fight at Peach Tree Creek, Utoy Creek and the Siege of Atlanta. A very nice American Civil War presentation on a well made Ames Staff and Field Officer’s sword. The association with Hooker and the inscription including these battle honors in the Atlanta Campaign is unique, rare and desirable. CONDITION: Very good. Blade is bright with some patches of dark pitting not significantly effecting the etching. Overall, sword shows light field use. Hilt is fine, grip is good with some wear and the scabbard is dark with no major dents. 4-58297 CW9 (5,000-6,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2006 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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