Image Lot Price Description

539
$13,800.00

CONFEDERATE STAFF OFFICER’S SWORD MADE BY KRAFT, GOLDSCHMIDT & KRAFT. 31” unstopped fuller blade showing remnants of etching. Grip is polished leather covered in thin twisted wire. Hilt exhibits “C.S.,” surrounded by a wreath of laurel and oak leaves. Pommel is peculiar to this maker, showing one side with oak leaves and one side with laurel leaves. Scabbard is iron with brass throat and ring mounts; drag is missing. CONDITION: Sword appears untouched with rich patina to brass mounts and hilt. Leather grip still has much of orig polish with a few small chips and orig brass wire. Blade is fairly bright but retains only traces of etching. 4-54446 JS23 (12,000-15,000)


Auction: Firearms - Spring 2005
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