HIGH GRADE CIVIL WAR PRESENTATION GRADE US STAFF AND FIELD OFFICER’S SWORD WITH FIGURAL RELIEF CAST MOUNTS.

This was a popular and expensive pattern of sword during the Civil War that similar parts have been excavated on battlefields. Sword exhibits a decorated, fluted all metal grip, relief cast pommel with face of Lady Liberty and full relief view of Lady Liberty on top scabbard mount. Cross guard and knuckle bow have floral designs containing a drooped wing American eagle with shield in basket terminating in an eagle head quillon. 31″ blade has American eagle and “US” among its 20″ etched panels. CONDITION: Very good overall. Scabbard body retains much of its orig brown finish, brown hilts and mounts have been cleaned and varnished with only tiny traces of orig gilding shown. 52865-43 JS (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3083

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2018

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
	3083	$1,725.00	HIGH GRADE CIVIL WAR PRESENTATION GRADE US STAFF AND FIELD OFFICER’S SWORD WITH FIGURAL RELIEF CAST MOUNTS. This was a popular and expensive pattern of sword during the Civil War that similar parts have been excavated on battlefields. Sword exhibits a decorated, fluted all metal grip, relief cast pommel with face of Lady Liberty and full relief view of Lady Liberty on top scabbard mount. Cross guard and knuckle bow have floral designs containing a drooped wing American eagle with shield in basket terminating in an eagle head quillon. 31″ blade has American eagle and “US” among its 20″ etched panels. CONDITION: Very good overall. Scabbard body retains much of its orig brown finish, brown hilts and mounts have been cleaned and varnished with only tiny traces of orig gilding shown. 52865-43 JS (3,000-5,000) – Lot 3083 Auction: Firearms - Spring 2018 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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HIGH GRADE CIVIL WAR PRESENTATION GRADE US STAFF AND FIELD OFFICER’S SWORD WITH FIGURAL RELIEF CAST MOUNTS.