PRESENTATION STATUE HILT SWORD TO COL. JARIUS HALL, HERO OF THE BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG.

Jarius W. Hall entered service as Lieutenant in June 1861. He moved through the ranks of the 4th Michigan with six promotions, finally becoming its Colonel in late 1864 and later brevetted Brigadier General for “gallant and meritorious service”. He was a Major at Gettysburg when he avenged the death of Col. Harrison Jeffords and his brother who both were killed on the second day battle at the “Wheat Field” while trying to save the battle flag of the 4th Michigan. Col. Harrison Jeffords was the highest ranked American officer known mortally wounded by a bayonet (Harry W. Pfanz Gettysburg-The Second Day). The 4th was heavily fought in most battles of the Army of the Potomac and their 3 year term of duty came to an end June, 16 1864. The unit shipped back to Michigan and was commissioned full Colonel and mustered out of service June 30, 1864. The unit was reorganized at Adrian, Michigan where Col. Hall was presented this magnificent sword. Six days after presentation, the reorganized 4th was in Nashville, Tennessee and saw continued service against John Bell Hood’s Winter Campaign in Northern Alabama and East Tennessee. Hall would continue to command the unit when it was sent to New Orleans and later to San Antonio for garrison duty where the unit was paid off and disbanded in May of 1866. Statue grips are the highest grade of American swords. This particular sword shows a helmeted Roman soldier with sword and shield wearing lion skin cape on pedestal in full relief. Hilt is decorated in full figured, layered floral sprays and quillon terminates in head of dragon. Scabbard is German silver with raised relief mounts in style of guard. A 2-1/2″ x 1-1/2″ plaque between top mounts reads “Presented to Col. J. W. Hall by the Commissioned Officers of the 4th Michigan Infantry. Adrian Oct. 8th 1864”. CONDITION: Fine overall 32″ blade mostly bright, cleaned, 9″ patriotic panels still retain frosting with some gold highlights, brass hilt and scabbard mounts show 50% plus gold plating, especially in sheltered areas. German silver scabbard body sound and solid with two dents on opposite sides above drag. Throat and drag are missing screws. There is a hairline crack in neck of statue that does not affect aesthetics. Sword knot is in matching fine condition with light wear and scuffing. Silver presentation plaque is fine, easily read. 4-54468 JS (20,000-30,000) – Lot 1378

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Auction: Firearms - March 2015

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Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1378	$23,000.00	PRESENTATION STATUE HILT SWORD TO COL. JARIUS HALL, HERO OF THE BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG. Jarius W. Hall entered service as Lieutenant in June 1861. He moved through the ranks of the 4th Michigan with six promotions, finally becoming its Colonel in late 1864 and later brevetted Brigadier General for “gallant and meritorious service”. He was a Major at Gettysburg when he avenged the death of Col. Harrison Jeffords and his brother who both were killed on the second day battle at the “Wheat Field” while trying to save the battle flag of the 4th Michigan. Col. Harrison Jeffords was the highest ranked American officer known mortally wounded by a bayonet (Harry W. Pfanz Gettysburg-The Second Day). The 4th was heavily fought in most battles of the Army of the Potomac and their 3 year term of duty came to an end June, 16 1864. The unit shipped back to Michigan and was commissioned full Colonel and mustered out of service June 30, 1864. The unit was reorganized at Adrian, Michigan where Col. Hall was presented this magnificent sword. Six days after presentation, the reorganized 4th was in Nashville, Tennessee and saw continued service against John Bell Hood’s Winter Campaign in Northern Alabama and East Tennessee. Hall would continue to command the unit when it was sent to New Orleans and later to San Antonio for garrison duty where the unit was paid off and disbanded in May of 1866. Statue grips are the highest grade of American swords. This particular sword shows a helmeted Roman soldier with sword and shield wearing lion skin cape on pedestal in full relief. Hilt is decorated in full figured, layered floral sprays and quillon terminates in head of dragon. Scabbard is German silver with raised relief mounts in style of guard. A 2-1/2″ x 1-1/2″ plaque between top mounts reads “Presented to Col. J. W. Hall by the Commissioned Officers of the 4th Michigan Infantry. Adrian Oct. 8th 1864”. CONDITION: Fine overall 32″ blade mostly bright, cleaned, 9″ patriotic panels still retain frosting with some gold highlights, brass hilt and scabbard mounts show 50% plus gold plating, especially in sheltered areas. German silver scabbard body sound and solid with two dents on opposite sides above drag. Throat and drag are missing screws. There is a hairline crack in neck of statue that does not affect aesthetics. Sword knot is in matching fine condition with light wear and scuffing. Silver presentation plaque is fine, easily read. 4-54468 JS (20,000-30,000) – Lot 1378 Click here to view provenance Auction: Firearms - March 2015 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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PRESENTATION STATUE HILT SWORD TO COL. JARIUS HALL, HERO OF THE BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG.