CONFEDERATE STATES ARMORY STAFF OFFICER’S SWORD.

CONFEDERATE STATES ARMORY STAFF OFFICER’S SWORD. This is no doubt one of the finest examples of probably the singularly most popular of all Confederate officer’s swords. These swords, made in Kenansville, NC and Columbia, SC, exhibit a large “CSA” cast as an integral part of the hilt. This particular sword is the variety with no cut-out above the “C” and the slightly taller and thinner ferrule and pommel, which is thought to be a product of B. Douglas of Columbia, SC., though the scabbard is SN XII and painted like products of Louis Froelich of Kenansville, NC. Regardless who made this sword, it has always been together and has identical patina and traces of identical gilting on both hilt and scabbard mounts. This is by far the single finest example we have ever cataloged or seen offered. PROVENANCE: Private southern collection. CONDITION: 31-3/4″ blade is gray with scattered areas of staining and pitting. The brass hilt and scabbard mounts are smooth with minor scratching and staining. The brown leather grip is complete, retaining most of its orig polish, though scuffed at about 20% of its high spots. Single iron wire wrap is also complete & tight. Brass mounts and hilt retain strong traces of gilting, which has not been noted on this pattern before. It is possible all were lightly gold washed but few retain traces like here. Scabbard body also retains 90% of its orig red/brown painted finish, though chipping and pitting, especially near drag. 4-46529 JS11 (20,000-25,000)

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2040	$23,000.00	CONFEDERATE STATES ARMORY STAFF OFFICER’S SWORD. This is no doubt one of the finest examples of probably the singularly most popular of all Confederate officer’s swords. These swords, made in Kenansville, NC and Columbia, SC, exhibit a large “CSA” cast as an integral part of the hilt. This particular sword is the variety with no cut-out above the “C” and the slightly taller and thinner ferrule and pommel, which is thought to be a product of B. Douglas of Columbia, SC., though the scabbard is SN XII and painted like products of Louis Froelich of Kenansville, NC. Regardless who made this sword, it has always been together and has identical patina and traces of identical gilting on both hilt and scabbard mounts. This is by far the single finest example we have ever cataloged or seen offered. PROVENANCE: Private southern collection. CONDITION: 31-3/4″ blade is gray with scattered areas of staining and pitting. The brass hilt and scabbard mounts are smooth with minor scratching and staining. The brown leather grip is complete, retaining most of its orig polish, though scuffed at about 20% of its high spots. Single iron wire wrap is also complete & tight. Brass mounts and hilt retain strong traces of gilting, which has not been noted on this pattern before. It is possible all were lightly gold washed but few retain traces like here. Scabbard body also retains 90% of its orig red/brown painted finish, though chipping and pitting, especially near drag. 4-46529 JS11 (20,000-25,000) 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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