CIVIL WAR FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD INSCRIBED TO CAPTAIN GILBERT MULLIGAN OF THE 9TH KENTUCKY INFANTRY WITH HIS SHOULDER STRAPS.

CIVIL WAR FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD INSCRIBED TO CAPTAIN GILBERT MULLIGAN OF THE 9TH KENTUCKY INFANTRY WITH HIS SHOULDER STRAPS. This regulation model 1850 foot officer’s sword appears in “as found” fine condition with “Capt. G..M. Mulligan” nicely engraved on top scabbard mount. 32″ blade exhibits 15″ etched panels with various military motifs, including a very folky eagle. The sword is also agent marked in etch “PARIS”. The sword retains its orig shark’s skin grip and twisted brass wire. Gilbert Mulligan was a Capt. in the 9th KY Inf. in Sept. of 1861. The 9th KY Inf. fought in most battles in the West, including the Atlanta Campaign, but Capt. Mulligan resigned just after the Shiloh & Corinth Campaign in May of 1862. Accompanying this sword are two framed prs of Civil War shoulder straps, one being First Lieut. and the second being Capt’s. Written in pencil of the back of the frame mount “Gilbert M. Mulligan Civil War Shoulder Straps”. Straps are typically Civil War measuring about 4″ x 1-1/2″ with blue wool backgrounds and bullion borders and rank insignia. From the fine collection of a Southern gentleman. SIZE: 32″ blade. Straps are 4″ x 1-1/2″. CONDITION: Sword overall is in very good condition. Blade is gray/bright with some orig frost. Two etchings still present. There are 2 or 3 small nicks in cutting edge. Brass hilt retains some orig gilt in protected areas, as do the scabbard mounts. Scabbard body is sound with several small cracks and areas of mottling and scuffing. Shark’s skin grip is intact, but shrunk showing about an 1/8″ gap, twisted wire is intact but loose. Shoulder straps appear to be very good overall, though not removed from frame to see if they are glued or attached in anyway. Blue felt backgrounds have turned to very light blue from sun fading with scattered areas of mothing and a few areas of broken bullion, as can be seen in photos. 4-40033 JS4 (2,000-3,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2010

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Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2335	$3,450.00	CIVIL WAR FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD INSCRIBED TO CAPTAIN GILBERT MULLIGAN OF THE 9TH KENTUCKY INFANTRY WITH HIS SHOULDER STRAPS. This regulation model 1850 foot officer’s sword appears in “as found” fine condition with “Capt. G..M. Mulligan” nicely engraved on top scabbard mount. 32″ blade exhibits 15″ etched panels with various military motifs, including a very folky eagle. The sword is also agent marked in etch “PARIS”. The sword retains its orig shark’s skin grip and twisted brass wire. Gilbert Mulligan was a Capt. in the 9th KY Inf. in Sept. of 1861. The 9th KY Inf. fought in most battles in the West, including the Atlanta Campaign, but Capt. Mulligan resigned just after the Shiloh & Corinth Campaign in May of 1862. Accompanying this sword are two framed prs of Civil War shoulder straps, one being First Lieut. and the second being Capt’s. Written in pencil of the back of the frame mount “Gilbert M. Mulligan Civil War Shoulder Straps”. Straps are typically Civil War measuring about 4″ x 1-1/2″ with blue wool backgrounds and bullion borders and rank insignia. From the fine collection of a Southern gentleman. SIZE: 32″ blade. Straps are 4″ x 1-1/2″. CONDITION: Sword overall is in very good condition. Blade is gray/bright with some orig frost. Two etchings still present. There are 2 or 3 small nicks in cutting edge. Brass hilt retains some orig gilt in protected areas, as do the scabbard mounts. Scabbard body is sound with several small cracks and areas of mottling and scuffing. Shark’s skin grip is intact, but shrunk showing about an 1/8″ gap, twisted wire is intact but loose. Shoulder straps appear to be very good overall, though not removed from frame to see if they are glued or attached in anyway. Blue felt backgrounds have turned to very light blue from sun fading with scattered areas of mothing and a few areas of broken bullion, as can be seen in photos. 4-40033 JS4 (2,000-3,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 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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