PRESENTATION HIGH GRADE FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD TO CAPT. (Later a Brig. Gen) JOSIAH PICKETT, COMPANY F, 25TH MASSACHUSETTS.

PRESENTATION HIGH GRADE FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD TO CAPT. (Later a Brig. Gen) JOSIAH PICKETT, COMPANY F, 25TH MASSACHUSETTS. 31-1/2″ “CLAUBERG” marked gilded blade exhibits various patriotic motifs including eagles, flags & motto “SEMPER PARATAUS”. Hilt has cut out figural designs of floral motifs as do scabbard mounts. Grip is silver spiral cut with surface of silver imitating that of fish skin. Scabbard body is silver plated, brass mounted, cut out figural work on mounts found on both sides. Sword has a gilt sword knot attached to hilt. A presentation on top mount reads “Presented to / Capt. Josiah Pickett / Co. F 25th Regt. M.V.M. / By his friends / Worcester, Mass. / 1862”. Capt. Pickett later became Major, March 20, 1862. On Oct. 29, 1862 he became a Col.and saw action along the NC coast in the NC campaigns of 1862. On June 3, 1864 was severly wounded at Cold Harbor, VA and at that time brevetted a Brig. Gen. in same regiment. CONDITION: Scabbard body has several dents, brass mounts are cleaned & worn, as is hilt & pommel. Silver grip lacks wire wrap. Blade still retains over half of its orig gilt. Blade below etching is gray/bright with scattered staining & light pitting. 4-57998 (10,000-12,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2006

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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	126	$16,675.00	PRESENTATION HIGH GRADE FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD TO CAPT. (Later a Brig. Gen) JOSIAH PICKETT, COMPANY F, 25TH MASSACHUSETTS. 31-1/2″ “CLAUBERG” marked gilded blade exhibits various patriotic motifs including eagles, flags & motto “SEMPER PARATAUS”. Hilt has cut out figural designs of floral motifs as do scabbard mounts. Grip is silver spiral cut with surface of silver imitating that of fish skin. Scabbard body is silver plated, brass mounted, cut out figural work on mounts found on both sides. Sword has a gilt sword knot attached to hilt. A presentation on top mount reads “Presented to / Capt. Josiah Pickett / Co. F 25th Regt. M.V.M. / By his friends / Worcester, Mass. / 1862”. Capt. Pickett later became Major, March 20, 1862. On Oct. 29, 1862 he became a Col.and saw action along the NC coast in the NC campaigns of 1862. On June 3, 1864 was severly wounded at Cold Harbor, VA and at that time brevetted a Brig. Gen. in same regiment. CONDITION: Scabbard body has several dents, brass mounts are cleaned & worn, as is hilt & pommel. Silver grip lacks wire wrap. Blade still retains over half of its orig gilt. Blade below etching is gray/bright with scattered staining & light pitting. 4-57998 (10,000-12,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2006 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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