CONFEDERATE FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD

CONFEDERATE FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD. This recently found unknown Confederate Foot Officer’s Sword was found in Rhode Island and has never been offered until now. Sword exhibits a 29-1/2″ blade with broad single fuller and 15″ etched panels on either side with various patriotic motifs including a Confederate First National Flag and the letters “CSA”. The grip consists of brown leather covered with a single brass wire. The pommel cap is undecorated. The guard is an unique Confederate design utilizing a simple double branch shaped like the letter “V”. This design is seen in several well-known manufacturers such as McElroy of Macon, GA and Boyle & Gamble of Richmond, VA who is most likely the maker of this sword based on etching style, grip and quillon. This sword is accompanied by an unknown Confederate cavalry scabbard which measures about 36″ long and has decorated brass ring mounts. The braised-seamed scabbard has a brass throat and unfortunately is missing its drag but we have never seen a scabbard like this before & cannot guess as to manufacturer. This sword and scabbard in “as found” condition no doubt were brought back as souvenirs by capturing Union soldier and have stayed untouched in a Rhode Island estate until now. CONDITION: Blade is mostly white with 80 – 90% of orig luster & shine retained with scattered areas of rust, staining and pitting as can be seen in photos. Leather grip is complete & intact with scuffing and wear at about 40% of high areas. Brass hilt, pommel and scabbard mounts retain mustard-colored patina. Scabbard body is sound and solid with most of its surface rusted & pitted. 4-44213 (6,000-9,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 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
	2368	$8,625.00	CONFEDERATE FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD. This recently found unknown Confederate Foot Officer’s Sword was found in Rhode Island and has never been offered until now. Sword exhibits a 29-1/2″ blade with broad single fuller and 15″ etched panels on either side with various patriotic motifs including a Confederate First National Flag and the letters “CSA”. The grip consists of brown leather covered with a single brass wire. The pommel cap is undecorated. The guard is an unique Confederate design utilizing a simple double branch shaped like the letter “V”. This design is seen in several well-known manufacturers such as McElroy of Macon, GA and Boyle & Gamble of Richmond, VA who is most likely the maker of this sword based on etching style, grip and quillon. This sword is accompanied by an unknown Confederate cavalry scabbard which measures about 36″ long and has decorated brass ring mounts. The braised-seamed scabbard has a brass throat and unfortunately is missing its drag but we have never seen a scabbard like this before & cannot guess as to manufacturer. This sword and scabbard in “as found” condition no doubt were brought back as souvenirs by capturing Union soldier and have stayed untouched in a Rhode Island estate until now. CONDITION: Blade is mostly white with 80 – 90% of orig luster & shine retained with scattered areas of rust, staining and pitting as can be seen in photos. Leather grip is complete & intact with scuffing and wear at about 40% of high areas. Brass hilt, pommel and scabbard mounts retain mustard-colored patina. Scabbard body is sound and solid with most of its surface rusted & pitted. 4-44213 (6,000-9,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 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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