CONFEDERATE FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD BY W.J. MCELROY, MACON, GEORGIA.

CONFEDERATE FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD BY W.J. MCELROY, MACON, GEORGIA. You are bidding on a wonderful Confederate officer’s sword with a unique etched blade with two unique mottos. This sword must have been a special order or the engraver was just showing off his skills. The 30-1/2″ blade exhibits etched panels of over 21″ on either side of blade. The right side is etched “W. J. McElroy. Macon Geo”. Also etched are a pair of crossed cannons and a pair of crossed 1st National Confederate flags on poles. Above these patriotic motifs are fanciful geometric and floral motifs not seen before. The left side of the blade exhibits a large script “CS” in a panel, more floral motifs probably cotton and tobacco and a well defined 12-star 1st National flag. Two panels with text and decorated borders are most unusual. One panel reads “Independence Now and Forever”, the second panel reads “Be Faithful To Thy Trust”. The second motto is apparently taken from the bible. The guard is unique to McElroy and emulates the regulation US Model 1850 with floral decoration but much less design. The pommel cap is plain and undecorated. The carved wood grip is covered with tarred linen which is a typical Georgia feature on Confederate swords. The original brass wire is still present. The etched panels on this sword are most unique and we have never seen another one. This would make a great addition to the most discerning Confederate collection. SIZE: 30-1/2″ blade; 36 overall. PROVENANCE: Fred & Nancy Edmunds Collection. CONDITION: Blade is overall gray with scattered areas of staining and pitting. Etched panels are deep and all discernible. Brass hilt and grip wire exhibit a mustard colored patina with scattered scratches and stains. The grip wrap is intact with about 1/2″ x 3/4″ piece missing at bottom. 4-39376 JS7 (15,000-20,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010

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
	2388	$15,525.00	CONFEDERATE FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD BY W.J. MCELROY, MACON, GEORGIA. You are bidding on a wonderful Confederate officer’s sword with a unique etched blade with two unique mottos. This sword must have been a special order or the engraver was just showing off his skills. The 30-1/2″ blade exhibits etched panels of over 21″ on either side of blade. The right side is etched “W. J. McElroy. Macon Geo”. Also etched are a pair of crossed cannons and a pair of crossed 1st National Confederate flags on poles. Above these patriotic motifs are fanciful geometric and floral motifs not seen before. The left side of the blade exhibits a large script “CS” in a panel, more floral motifs probably cotton and tobacco and a well defined 12-star 1st National flag. Two panels with text and decorated borders are most unusual. One panel reads “Independence Now and Forever”, the second panel reads “Be Faithful To Thy Trust”. The second motto is apparently taken from the bible. The guard is unique to McElroy and emulates the regulation US Model 1850 with floral decoration but much less design. The pommel cap is plain and undecorated. The carved wood grip is covered with tarred linen which is a typical Georgia feature on Confederate swords. The original brass wire is still present. The etched panels on this sword are most unique and we have never seen another one. This would make a great addition to the most discerning Confederate collection. SIZE: 30-1/2″ blade; 36 overall. PROVENANCE: Fred & Nancy Edmunds Collection. CONDITION: Blade is overall gray with scattered areas of staining and pitting. Etched panels are deep and all discernible. Brass hilt and grip wire exhibit a mustard colored patina with scattered scratches and stains. The grip wrap is intact with about 1/2″ x 3/4″ piece missing at bottom. 4-39376 JS7 (15,000-20,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010 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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