RARE AND EXCEPTIONAL CIVIL WAR ARCHIVE COLLECTION OF SWORD, SPURS, MEDALS, ETC. OF COLONEL CHARLES N. MANCHESTER OF THE 1ST & 2ND RHODE ISLAND CAVALRY.

RARE AND EXCEPTIONAL CIVIL WAR ARCHIVE COLLECTION OF SWORD, SPURS, MEDALS, ETC. OF COLONEL CHARLES N. MANCHESTER OF THE 1ST & 2ND RHODE ISLAND CAVALRY. This is an extremely unusual and large group of items from Union Cavalry Officer Charles N. Manchester. It consists of original artifacts to include Manchester’s Non-regulation Staff & Field Officers Sword with spread-winged eagle hilt, Sword Sash, Belt Plate, Mint condition Army of the Potomac and Mollus Medals, 3 outstanding war-dated period Corps Badge Medals (Jeweler made), Spurs, Horse Bit, Photo of Manchester, Pocket Diaries, Journal, Militia Papers, Obituary, etc., most contained in his personalized period metal box with bold, “C. N. MANCHESTER” painted on the top. The entire group comes with a notarized letter from Manchester’s great-great grandson that itemizes each individual item so the group cannot be added to, nor detracted from. Charles N. Manchester served in the 1st and 2nd Rhode Island Cavalry entering the service on 9/27/61 as a lieutenant in the 1st and transferring to the 2nd on 1/19/63 where he served as Captain and Major. He resigned on 7/11/1863. His memorial states that he saw action at Rappahannock Station, Gainesville, Grovetown (where he was wounded in action), 2nd Bull Run, Chantilly, White’s Ford, Hazel Run, Fredericksburg, and later Port Hudson and Springfield Landing with the 2nd R.I. Identified Rhode Island artifacts of the Civil War are extremely rare. CONDITION: Box, sword, belt-plate, documents, photo, spurs are fine. The medals are particularly nice with most in near mint condition. There is also a sabre pin that Manchester had custom fashioned for his wife, amazingly with a strand of her hair adorning the grip. This is documented with a note from his wife that comes with the pin. All other items are also fine with the exception of the sash, which is a bit tattered. An absolutely outstanding and highly unusual grouping with some very rare, wartime dated Corps Badges and Service Medals. A wonderful opportunity. 4-44173 JS (8,000-12,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011

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
	2215	$7,475.00	RARE AND EXCEPTIONAL CIVIL WAR ARCHIVE COLLECTION OF SWORD, SPURS, MEDALS, ETC. OF COLONEL CHARLES N. MANCHESTER OF THE 1ST & 2ND RHODE ISLAND CAVALRY. This is an extremely unusual and large group of items from Union Cavalry Officer Charles N. Manchester. It consists of original artifacts to include Manchester’s Non-regulation Staff & Field Officers Sword with spread-winged eagle hilt, Sword Sash, Belt Plate, Mint condition Army of the Potomac and Mollus Medals, 3 outstanding war-dated period Corps Badge Medals (Jeweler made), Spurs, Horse Bit, Photo of Manchester, Pocket Diaries, Journal, Militia Papers, Obituary, etc., most contained in his personalized period metal box with bold, “C. N. MANCHESTER” painted on the top. The entire group comes with a notarized letter from Manchester’s great-great grandson that itemizes each individual item so the group cannot be added to, nor detracted from. Charles N. Manchester served in the 1st and 2nd Rhode Island Cavalry entering the service on 9/27/61 as a lieutenant in the 1st and transferring to the 2nd on 1/19/63 where he served as Captain and Major. He resigned on 7/11/1863. His memorial states that he saw action at Rappahannock Station, Gainesville, Grovetown (where he was wounded in action), 2nd Bull Run, Chantilly, White’s Ford, Hazel Run, Fredericksburg, and later Port Hudson and Springfield Landing with the 2nd R.I. Identified Rhode Island artifacts of the Civil War are extremely rare. CONDITION: Box, sword, belt-plate, documents, photo, spurs are fine. The medals are particularly nice with most in near mint condition. There is also a sabre pin that Manchester had custom fashioned for his wife, amazingly with a strand of her hair adorning the grip. This is documented with a note from his wife that comes with the pin. All other items are also fine with the exception of the sash, which is a bit tattered. An absolutely outstanding and highly unusual grouping with some very rare, wartime dated Corps Badges and Service Medals. A wonderful opportunity. 4-44173 JS (8,000-12,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011 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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