CIVIL WAR PRESENTATION GRADE STAFF AND FIELD OFFICER’S SWORD.

CIVIL WAR PRESENTATION GRADE STAFF AND FIELD OFFICER’S SWORD. This model 1850 staff and field officer’s sword has a silver grip with alternating silver and gilted brass wire wrap. Basket shows a “U.S.” intertwined with leaves and acorns. The quillon is in the shape of an eagles head. The pommel is decorated by an American eagle with shield, and is topped with a ring of amethyst colored stones with a central oval amethyst colored stone about 3/4″ x 1/2.” The blade is made by and signed Clauberg, Solingen Germany and is beautifully etched with American eagle and other patriotic military motifs including a large latin motto “Pro Virtute Bellica.” This motto translates in English “For Valor in War.” Scabbard is German silver mounted with ornately engraved brass mounts and a brass throat. This is a beautiful sword that any civil war officer would have been proud to wear. This sword would make a wonderful addition to any collection. CONDITION: Very good. Blade is gray with scattered nicks and cleaning. Silver grip is very good with no dents. Wire wrap is very good. Hilt and scabbard mounts retain much of their orig plating. Top stone in pommel is a lighter color than the ring of accompanying stones. 4-32189 (7,500-8,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008

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
	1352	$9,200.00	CIVIL WAR PRESENTATION GRADE STAFF AND FIELD OFFICER’S SWORD. This model 1850 staff and field officer’s sword has a silver grip with alternating silver and gilted brass wire wrap. Basket shows a “U.S.” intertwined with leaves and acorns. The quillon is in the shape of an eagles head. The pommel is decorated by an American eagle with shield, and is topped with a ring of amethyst colored stones with a central oval amethyst colored stone about 3/4″ x 1/2.” The blade is made by and signed Clauberg, Solingen Germany and is beautifully etched with American eagle and other patriotic military motifs including a large latin motto “Pro Virtute Bellica.” This motto translates in English “For Valor in War.” Scabbard is German silver mounted with ornately engraved brass mounts and a brass throat. This is a beautiful sword that any civil war officer would have been proud to wear. This sword would make a wonderful addition to any collection. CONDITION: Very good. Blade is gray with scattered nicks and cleaning. Silver grip is very good with no dents. Wire wrap is very good. Hilt and scabbard mounts retain much of their orig plating. Top stone in pommel is a lighter color than the ring of accompanying stones. 4-32189 (7,500-8,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008 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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