PRESENTATION CIVIL WAR FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD OF CAPT. D.W. DIGGS OF COMPANY E, 53RD NEW YORK VOLUNTEERS.

PRESENTATION CIVIL WAR FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD OF CAPT. D.W. DIGGS OF COMPANY E, 53RD NEW YORK VOLUNTEERS. Imported Model 1850 foot officer’s sword with 30-1/2″ etched blade with various American patriotic motifs, maker marked “P.D.L.”. Grip is shark skin with twisted brass wire. Hilt & pommel are typical 1850 florally decorated. Scabbard is leather with three brass mounts. Top mount is contemporarily engraved “Presented by Wm. W. Cornell to Capt. D.W. Diggs Co. E 53rd Regt. N.Y.S.V. June 4, 1862”. A photocopy of a mustering in document dated May 30, 1862 on Eagle Brigade stationery accompanies sword. CONDITION: Blade is gray/bright. All etching is discernable. Sharkskin grip is complete with twisted wire wrap. Brass scabbard mounts & hilt have been cleaned. Leather scabbard body retains most of its orig color & is sound. 4-57895 JS14 (2,500-3,500)

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	128	$2,875.00	PRESENTATION CIVIL WAR FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD OF CAPT. D.W. DIGGS OF COMPANY E, 53RD NEW YORK VOLUNTEERS. Imported Model 1850 foot officer’s sword with 30-1/2″ etched blade with various American patriotic motifs, maker marked “P.D.L.”. Grip is shark skin with twisted brass wire. Hilt & pommel are typical 1850 florally decorated. Scabbard is leather with three brass mounts. Top mount is contemporarily engraved “Presented by Wm. W. Cornell to Capt. D.W. Diggs Co. E 53rd Regt. N.Y.S.V. June 4, 1862”. A photocopy of a mustering in document dated May 30, 1862 on Eagle Brigade stationery accompanies sword. CONDITION: Blade is gray/bright. All etching is discernable. Sharkskin grip is complete with twisted wire wrap. Brass scabbard mounts & hilt have been cleaned. Leather scabbard body retains most of its orig color & is sound. 4-57895 JS14 (2,500-3,500) 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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