INSCRIBED PRESENTATION CAVALRY OFFICER’S SABER OF BREVET GENERAL SUMNER CARRUTH, 35TH MASSACHUSETTS INFANTRY

INSCRIBED PRESENTATION CAVALRY OFFICER’S SABER OF BREVET GENERAL SUMNER CARRUTH, 35TH MASSACHUSETTS INFANTRY. This high grade sword was sold and agent marked by Schuyler, Hartley & Graham of New York. The sword was actually manufactured by Clauberg of Solingen, Germany and also marked on blade. This sword is in beautiful condition with a near mint blade. The sword has a fluted metal handle with alternating scale and plain decoration. The grip is silver-plated as are the scabbard mounts. The decorated hilt and pommel are gold-plated. The top mount has presentation which reads “SUMNER CARRUTH, COL. 35TH MASS. INFTY., PRESENTED BY THE NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS OF HIS REGT. JUNE 17TH, 1863”. Brevet General Carruth had a fine war record beginning service early in the war as a Captain in the First Massachusetts where he was promoted to Lt. Col. and then Col. and Commander of the 35th Mass. These units saw hard fighting and action at battles including Antietam, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Cold Harbor, South Mountain, Vicksburg & Petersburg. Carruth was wounded at least twice during his career & received his brevet to general for gallant and meritorious service in front of Petersburg. This is a very fine Cavalry Officer’s Saber in beautiful condition carried by a real fighting soldier during the war. CONDITION: The 35″ blade retains most of its orig polish & shine with two 6″ etched panels with a spread wing American eagle & a large “U.S.”. There are several areas of staining & pitting the largest being about 2″ x 1/2″ in the upper right quadrant of the “U.S.” etched panel as can be seen in photos. Brass hilt retains about 20% of its orig gold plate, especially strong in protected areas. Silver plating is about 90% retained on scabbard mounts and about 40 – 50% on grip. The steel scabbard body is solid & smooth with scattered areas of staining & pitting. 4-45791 JS5 (6,000-8,000)

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
	2374	$10,620.00	INSCRIBED PRESENTATION CAVALRY OFFICER’S SABER OF BREVET GENERAL SUMNER CARRUTH, 35TH MASSACHUSETTS INFANTRY. This high grade sword was sold and agent marked by Schuyler, Hartley & Graham of New York. The sword was actually manufactured by Clauberg of Solingen, Germany and also marked on blade. This sword is in beautiful condition with a near mint blade. The sword has a fluted metal handle with alternating scale and plain decoration. The grip is silver-plated as are the scabbard mounts. The decorated hilt and pommel are gold-plated. The top mount has presentation which reads “SUMNER CARRUTH, COL. 35TH MASS. INFTY., PRESENTED BY THE NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS OF HIS REGT. JUNE 17TH, 1863”. Brevet General Carruth had a fine war record beginning service early in the war as a Captain in the First Massachusetts where he was promoted to Lt. Col. and then Col. and Commander of the 35th Mass. These units saw hard fighting and action at battles including Antietam, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Cold Harbor, South Mountain, Vicksburg & Petersburg. Carruth was wounded at least twice during his career & received his brevet to general for gallant and meritorious service in front of Petersburg. This is a very fine Cavalry Officer’s Saber in beautiful condition carried by a real fighting soldier during the war. CONDITION: The 35″ blade retains most of its orig polish & shine with two 6″ etched panels with a spread wing American eagle & a large “U.S.”. There are several areas of staining & pitting the largest being about 2″ x 1/2″ in the upper right quadrant of the “U.S.” etched panel as can be seen in photos. Brass hilt retains about 20% of its orig gold plate, especially strong in protected areas. Silver plating is about 90% retained on scabbard mounts and about 40 – 50% on grip. The steel scabbard body is solid & smooth with scattered areas of staining & pitting. 4-45791 JS5 (6,000-8,000) 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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