CONFEDERATE FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD WITH CAST “CS” IN HILT.

CONFEDERATE FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD WITH CAST “CS” IN HILT. This Confederate copy of a Model 1850 foot officer’s sword exhibits a 1″ oval with “CS” cast into hilt, opposite floral decoration. Foliate decorations surround the “CS” medallion. A large flower is cast into bottom guard. Several different makers are known to have made these swords, including Leech & Rigdon of Memphis, Tennessee and other locations; Conning of Mobile, Alabama; and others. We feel this sword is probably made in Mobile by Conning or another maker due to the style of blade. Blade is half-round on spine and cutting edge at ricasso, which is typical of Conning. This blade is very lightly etched in about a 12″ panel on both sides of blade. Only scattered floral motifs are visible in this etching. Grip is leather-wrapped with twisted brass wire. Scabbard is brass-mounted, back sewn leather. Scabbard mounts are retained with screws on back side. Mr. Michel’s Notes State: “Confederate foot officer’s sword. Single, unstopped, fuller blade. Scabbard has leather replaced. Mounts are original.” PROVENANCE: Ben Michel collection. CONDITION: Blade is gray/bright with traces of etch visible. Grip retains about 90% of orig leather with all its orig wire. Hilt and brass wire retain rich patina. Scabbard mounts are cleaned. Scabbard leather is replaced. 4-31390 JS11 (4,000-6,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007

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
	1168	$7,475.00	CONFEDERATE FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD WITH CAST “CS” IN HILT. This Confederate copy of a Model 1850 foot officer’s sword exhibits a 1″ oval with “CS” cast into hilt, opposite floral decoration. Foliate decorations surround the “CS” medallion. A large flower is cast into bottom guard. Several different makers are known to have made these swords, including Leech & Rigdon of Memphis, Tennessee and other locations; Conning of Mobile, Alabama; and others. We feel this sword is probably made in Mobile by Conning or another maker due to the style of blade. Blade is half-round on spine and cutting edge at ricasso, which is typical of Conning. This blade is very lightly etched in about a 12″ panel on both sides of blade. Only scattered floral motifs are visible in this etching. Grip is leather-wrapped with twisted brass wire. Scabbard is brass-mounted, back sewn leather. Scabbard mounts are retained with screws on back side. Mr. Michel’s Notes State: “Confederate foot officer’s sword. Single, unstopped, fuller blade. Scabbard has leather replaced. Mounts are original.” PROVENANCE: Ben Michel collection. CONDITION: Blade is gray/bright with traces of etch visible. Grip retains about 90% of orig leather with all its orig wire. Hilt and brass wire retain rich patina. Scabbard mounts are cleaned. Scabbard leather is replaced. 4-31390 JS11 (4,000-6,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007 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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