PATRIOTIC ORDER OF THE SONS OF AMERICA SWORD.

PATRIOTIC ORDER OF THE SONS OF AMERICA SWORD. You are bidding on a sword of a patriotic fraternal organization founded in 1847, this organization is still in business today and their mission is to uphold basic American principles founded by George Washington and the American Constitution. The hilt of this sword has a fine rendition of George Washington with an American flag draped over his shoulder. Most swords of this organization date from late Victorian times, however this sword appears to date about the time of the Civil War and has the etched mark of W.H. Horstmann, New York. Blade etch, which is discernible but weak, has other patriotic motifs including an eagle with a ribbon which reads “E Pluribus Unum”. The accompanying brass mounted scabbard appears original to sword with matching patina to drag and middle mount, however the throat is replaced coming from a Civil War vintage NCO sword. SIZE: 28″ blade; 37″ overall. CONDITION: Blade is gray/bright with scattered areas of rust and pitting. Cast hilt is overall very good with mustard colored patina. Scabbard is bent and warped but sound with original drag and middle mount. Replaced throat exhibits deep patina. 4-36664 JS50 (1,000-1,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010

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
	2424	$460.00	PATRIOTIC ORDER OF THE SONS OF AMERICA SWORD. You are bidding on a sword of a patriotic fraternal organization founded in 1847, this organization is still in business today and their mission is to uphold basic American principles founded by George Washington and the American Constitution. The hilt of this sword has a fine rendition of George Washington with an American flag draped over his shoulder. Most swords of this organization date from late Victorian times, however this sword appears to date about the time of the Civil War and has the etched mark of W.H. Horstmann, New York. Blade etch, which is discernible but weak, has other patriotic motifs including an eagle with a ribbon which reads “E Pluribus Unum”. The accompanying brass mounted scabbard appears original to sword with matching patina to drag and middle mount, however the throat is replaced coming from a Civil War vintage NCO sword. SIZE: 28″ blade; 37″ overall. CONDITION: Blade is gray/bright with scattered areas of rust and pitting. Cast hilt is overall very good with mustard colored patina. Scabbard is bent and warped but sound with original drag and middle mount. Replaced throat exhibits deep patina. 4-36664 JS50 (1,000-1,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010 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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