HIGH GRADE PRESENTATION SWORD TO CIVIL WAR GENERAL FRANCIS E. PATTERSON.

HIGH GRADE PRESENTATION SWORD TO CIVIL WAR GENERAL FRANCIS E. PATTERSON. This beautiful Model 1840 general officer’s sword in “as found” condition. This sword sold by W.H. Horstmann & Sons of Philadelphia exhibits a high grade Damascus etched blade with gold decoration. Sword also has sheet silver engraved grip and engraved sheet silver medallions in scabbard and a 2-3/4″ silver presentation plaque which reads “From the RESERVE BRIGADE, 1ST DIVISION P.V. TO THEIR COMMANDER BRIG GENER’L FRANCES E. PATTERSON FEBRUARY 22, 1862”. The hilt and scabbard are finely decorated with relief casting and patriotic and floral designs that are gold washed. A sword knot is still attached. General Patterson, who was given this sword in February, was to die nine months later from what was officially called an accidental discharge of his pistol while in the field in Virginia. His father was a Mexican War General and his brother was a Union Brevet Brigadier General. All three Generals are buried next to each other in Laurel Hill Cemetery in Philadelphia. Patterson was a member of the 1st United States Artillery during the Mexican War, remaining in the Army as a Captain of Infantry until 1857. He reentered service in 1861 at the onset of the Civil War as Colonel of the 17th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry. He was made General early in 1862 when he was given this sword and given charge of the New Jersey Brigade in the 3rd Army Corp, Army of the Potomac. Patterson was involved in actions early in 1862, leading his army at Williamsburg and the battle of Fair Oaks. This is a truly beautiful sword with finely engraved sheet silver decorations, as can be seen in photos. Sheet silver designs includes a standing Lady Liberty, patriotic American eagle and shield, Justice holding scales and sword, and the Pennsylvania State Seal. Accompanying sword are three sets of cased epaulets; one being a Captain’s of 12th Infantry, second being Lt. Colonel of 2nd Infantry and third being full Colonel. PROVENANCE: Pictured in John Thillmann “Civil War Army Swords” page 229, also pictured in Kevin Hoffmann “Swords of Honor and Regulation”, Kevin Hoffman Collection. CONDITION: Sword is very good to fine overall. 32-1/2″ Damascus blade exhibits 17″ etched panels on both sides with patriotic, floral and geometric designs. There is about 10-20% of orig gold highlights in this etched panel. Blade overall is gray with all etching discernible with scattered staining and pitting. Brass hilt retains 10-20% of its orig gold wash and scabbard retains 95% of its orig gold wash. Brass surfaces overall are smooth with bronze patina. Silver grip and plaques are smooth, uncleaned with scattered staining. The three cased sets of epaulets are all in very good to fine condition with accompanying Japanned casings with typical scrapes, scratches and dents. Lt. Colonel and Colonel’s tinned cases retain most of there black finish, where as the captain’s epaulets case is missing most of it’s external black case and has a scratched on inscription “To William Sergeant USA”. But, all three sets of epaulets came from Patterson’s Estate regardless of inscription on this tin. 4-46904 JS71 (30,000-40,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012

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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	2016	$0.00	HIGH GRADE PRESENTATION SWORD TO CIVIL WAR GENERAL FRANCIS E. PATTERSON. This beautiful Model 1840 general officer’s sword in “as found” condition. This sword sold by W.H. Horstmann & Sons of Philadelphia exhibits a high grade Damascus etched blade with gold decoration. Sword also has sheet silver engraved grip and engraved sheet silver medallions in scabbard and a 2-3/4″ silver presentation plaque which reads “From the RESERVE BRIGADE, 1ST DIVISION P.V. TO THEIR COMMANDER BRIG GENER’L FRANCES E. PATTERSON FEBRUARY 22, 1862”. The hilt and scabbard are finely decorated with relief casting and patriotic and floral designs that are gold washed. A sword knot is still attached. General Patterson, who was given this sword in February, was to die nine months later from what was officially called an accidental discharge of his pistol while in the field in Virginia. His father was a Mexican War General and his brother was a Union Brevet Brigadier General. All three Generals are buried next to each other in Laurel Hill Cemetery in Philadelphia. Patterson was a member of the 1st United States Artillery during the Mexican War, remaining in the Army as a Captain of Infantry until 1857. He reentered service in 1861 at the onset of the Civil War as Colonel of the 17th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry. He was made General early in 1862 when he was given this sword and given charge of the New Jersey Brigade in the 3rd Army Corp, Army of the Potomac. Patterson was involved in actions early in 1862, leading his army at Williamsburg and the battle of Fair Oaks. This is a truly beautiful sword with finely engraved sheet silver decorations, as can be seen in photos. Sheet silver designs includes a standing Lady Liberty, patriotic American eagle and shield, Justice holding scales and sword, and the Pennsylvania State Seal. Accompanying sword are three sets of cased epaulets; one being a Captain’s of 12th Infantry, second being Lt. Colonel of 2nd Infantry and third being full Colonel. PROVENANCE: Pictured in John Thillmann “Civil War Army Swords” page 229, also pictured in Kevin Hoffmann “Swords of Honor and Regulation”, Kevin Hoffman Collection. CONDITION: Sword is very good to fine overall. 32-1/2″ Damascus blade exhibits 17″ etched panels on both sides with patriotic, floral and geometric designs. There is about 10-20% of orig gold highlights in this etched panel. Blade overall is gray with all etching discernible with scattered staining and pitting. Brass hilt retains 10-20% of its orig gold wash and scabbard retains 95% of its orig gold wash. Brass surfaces overall are smooth with bronze patina. Silver grip and plaques are smooth, uncleaned with scattered staining. The three cased sets of epaulets are all in very good to fine condition with accompanying Japanned casings with typical scrapes, scratches and dents. Lt. Colonel and Colonel’s tinned cases retain most of there black finish, where as the captain’s epaulets case is missing most of it’s external black case and has a scratched on inscription “To William Sergeant USA”. But, all three sets of epaulets came from Patterson’s Estate regardless of inscription on this tin. 4-46904 JS71 (30,000-40,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012 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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