CONFEDERATE STAFF & FIELD OFFICER’S SWORD, LOUIS FROLEICH, CONFEDERATE STATES ARMORY.

CONFEDERATE STAFF & FIELD OFFICER’S SWORD, LOUIS FROLEICH, CONFEDERATE STATES ARMORY. Nice untouched example of one of the most popular Confederate staff swords with “CSA” cast into the hilt. This sword comes with family provenance that it descended in the family of McDaniel from Mansfield, Louisiana. It has been in the family until this sale. The sword exhibits a 31-1/2″ blade with unstopped fuller. Blade shows longitudinal flaws typically seen in Confederate steel. The brass hilt has a roman number “XL” cut into side of guard and the same matching serial number is cut into throat of scabbard. Sword is all original, complete in very good “as found” condition. Carved wood grip retains only about 10-20% original leather and the wire is missing. SIZE: 31-1/2″ blade, 37″ overall. PROVENANCE: McDaniel family, Mansfield, Louisiana. CONDITION: Blade is gray/bright with scattered staining and light pitting. Sword is missing protective washer. Brass hilt and scabbard mounts are very good showing patina over old cleaning. Scabbard body retains traces of finish, overall brown with scattered rust and pitting. 8-76261 JS1 (15,000-18,000)

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
	2394	$17,250.00	CONFEDERATE STAFF & FIELD OFFICER’S SWORD, LOUIS FROLEICH, CONFEDERATE STATES ARMORY. Nice untouched example of one of the most popular Confederate staff swords with “CSA” cast into the hilt. This sword comes with family provenance that it descended in the family of McDaniel from Mansfield, Louisiana. It has been in the family until this sale. The sword exhibits a 31-1/2″ blade with unstopped fuller. Blade shows longitudinal flaws typically seen in Confederate steel. The brass hilt has a roman number “XL” cut into side of guard and the same matching serial number is cut into throat of scabbard. Sword is all original, complete in very good “as found” condition. Carved wood grip retains only about 10-20% original leather and the wire is missing. SIZE: 31-1/2″ blade, 37″ overall. PROVENANCE: McDaniel family, Mansfield, Louisiana. CONDITION: Blade is gray/bright with scattered staining and light pitting. Sword is missing protective washer. Brass hilt and scabbard mounts are very good showing patina over old cleaning. Scabbard body retains traces of finish, overall brown with scattered rust and pitting. 8-76261 JS1 (15,000-18,000) 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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