PRESENTATION OFFICER’S SWORD TO COLONEL C.S. HANSON, 20TH KENTUCKY VOLUNTEERS

PRESENTATION OFFICER’S SWORD TO COLONEL C.S. HANSON, 20TH KENTUCKY VOLUNTEERS. This is a high grade Civil War Officer’s saber with raised relief scabbard mounts and overlaid hilt decoration w/ raised relief decoration on pommel and hilt. This sword exhibits a spiral silver grip and a 31-1/2″ blade made by Collins & Co. and sold by Schuyler, Harley & Graham, NY and so marked. Etched panels measure over 20″ on each side of the blade and include 3 full figures of Lady Liberty holding an American shield, an enlisted Zouave soldier and a Medieval soldier w/ sword & griffin on top of his helmet as can be seen in photos. A presentation plaque between top mounts has inscribed battle honors “Shiloh, Corinth, Chaplin Hills”. Presentation is dated May 1863 and given to Lt. Col. Charles S. Hanson. Charles Hanson enlisted in October 1861 in Smithland, KY as Lt. Col. He served in both the 20th & 37th KY infantry. He was captured & wounded October 2, 1864 at Saltville, VA and was promoted to Col. in December of 1863. This is a beautiful Officer’s sword in fine condition that saw a lot of Col. Hanson’s fighting during the war. CONDITION: Blade overall is gray/white with scattered areas of staining & pitting though all etched panels are discernible as can be seen in photos. Silver plating to grip is about 20 – 30% intact with remainder showing great patina. Unusual woven brass wire is tight & intact over silver spiral grip. Hilt & pommel retain 70 – 80% of their orig gilt as does scabbard throat. Mounts retain most of their gilt in protected areas and about 50% overall. Steel scabbard body is sound & solid with an overall brown patina w/ scattered staining & pitting. 4-45788 JS8 (4,000-6,000)

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
	2375	$8,050.00	PRESENTATION OFFICER’S SWORD TO COLONEL C.S. HANSON, 20TH KENTUCKY VOLUNTEERS. This is a high grade Civil War Officer’s saber with raised relief scabbard mounts and overlaid hilt decoration w/ raised relief decoration on pommel and hilt. This sword exhibits a spiral silver grip and a 31-1/2″ blade made by Collins & Co. and sold by Schuyler, Harley & Graham, NY and so marked. Etched panels measure over 20″ on each side of the blade and include 3 full figures of Lady Liberty holding an American shield, an enlisted Zouave soldier and a Medieval soldier w/ sword & griffin on top of his helmet as can be seen in photos. A presentation plaque between top mounts has inscribed battle honors “Shiloh, Corinth, Chaplin Hills”. Presentation is dated May 1863 and given to Lt. Col. Charles S. Hanson. Charles Hanson enlisted in October 1861 in Smithland, KY as Lt. Col. He served in both the 20th & 37th KY infantry. He was captured & wounded October 2, 1864 at Saltville, VA and was promoted to Col. in December of 1863. This is a beautiful Officer’s sword in fine condition that saw a lot of Col. Hanson’s fighting during the war. CONDITION: Blade overall is gray/white with scattered areas of staining & pitting though all etched panels are discernible as can be seen in photos. Silver plating to grip is about 20 – 30% intact with remainder showing great patina. Unusual woven brass wire is tight & intact over silver spiral grip. Hilt & pommel retain 70 – 80% of their orig gilt as does scabbard throat. Mounts retain most of their gilt in protected areas and about 50% overall. Steel scabbard body is sound & solid with an overall brown patina w/ scattered staining & pitting. 4-45788 JS8 (4,000-6,000) 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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