PRESENTATION CAVALRY OFFICER’S SABER OF COL. JOHN GODDARD, 1ST MAINE CAVALRY.

PRESENTATION CAVALRY OFFICER’S SABER OF COL. JOHN GODDARD, 1ST MAINE CAVALRY. The sword you are bidding on here is a scarce high grade French import Cavalry Officer’s saber. A similar sword is pictured on page 263 in John Thillmann’s “A Study of United States Cavalry and Artillery Sabers, 1833-1865”. This sword is presented on the back strap “Presented to Col. John Goddard by Personal Friends in Bangor”. Col. John Goddard rushed to the service of the United States after President Lincoln’s call for volunteers enlisting on Oct. 31, 1861 at Augusta, Maine. He helped raise the First Regiment Maine Cavalry that was unsurpassed by any other regiment in the service in the character of its men and the quality of its horses. In the spring of 1862, the First Maine Cavalry left their winter quarters and participated in their first severe engagement on May 23rd when they charged the enemy at Middletown, VA covering Banks’ retreat to Williamsport. The regiment also engaged the Confederate forces at Brandy Station and also at the Second Battle of Bull Run. Later on they continued their stellar career in the Union Army by fighting at Fredericksburg, Gettysburg, Mine Run and Cold Harbor among other battles. Many of the companies even took part in Kilpatricks famous daring raid. This sword features a very rare and attractive pommel being the face of a screaming Zeus, the chief mythical god of the ancient Greeks. The shark skin grip is in excellent condition as well as original wire. The blade is beautifully and patriotically etched with a stand of arms, a drum and the United States flag and floral designs. The blade is simply brilliant and the scabbard is equally attractive made of blued steel with beautiful brass mounts. The guard has an eagle perched on a shield and above the eagle seven stars surrounded by leaves. An incredible presentation sword that was undoubtedly reserved for the leader of a great fighting unit, one who was due the honor or wearing such a sword across his belt. The white etched blade is in beautiful condition retaining most of its original luster with only minor staining and is 36″ l. CONDITION: As noted above. 4-37710 JS33 (10,000-12,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009

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
	2381	$10,350.00	PRESENTATION CAVALRY OFFICER’S SABER OF COL. JOHN GODDARD, 1ST MAINE CAVALRY. The sword you are bidding on here is a scarce high grade French import Cavalry Officer’s saber. A similar sword is pictured on page 263 in John Thillmann’s “A Study of United States Cavalry and Artillery Sabers, 1833-1865”. This sword is presented on the back strap “Presented to Col. John Goddard by Personal Friends in Bangor”. Col. John Goddard rushed to the service of the United States after President Lincoln’s call for volunteers enlisting on Oct. 31, 1861 at Augusta, Maine. He helped raise the First Regiment Maine Cavalry that was unsurpassed by any other regiment in the service in the character of its men and the quality of its horses. In the spring of 1862, the First Maine Cavalry left their winter quarters and participated in their first severe engagement on May 23rd when they charged the enemy at Middletown, VA covering Banks’ retreat to Williamsport. The regiment also engaged the Confederate forces at Brandy Station and also at the Second Battle of Bull Run. Later on they continued their stellar career in the Union Army by fighting at Fredericksburg, Gettysburg, Mine Run and Cold Harbor among other battles. Many of the companies even took part in Kilpatricks famous daring raid. This sword features a very rare and attractive pommel being the face of a screaming Zeus, the chief mythical god of the ancient Greeks. The shark skin grip is in excellent condition as well as original wire. The blade is beautifully and patriotically etched with a stand of arms, a drum and the United States flag and floral designs. The blade is simply brilliant and the scabbard is equally attractive made of blued steel with beautiful brass mounts. The guard has an eagle perched on a shield and above the eagle seven stars surrounded by leaves. An incredible presentation sword that was undoubtedly reserved for the leader of a great fighting unit, one who was due the honor or wearing such a sword across his belt. The white etched blade is in beautiful condition retaining most of its original luster with only minor staining and is 36″ l. CONDITION: As noted above. 4-37710 JS33 (10,000-12,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009 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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