HIGH GRADE PRESENTATION STAFF & FIELD OFFICER’S SWORD OF LT. ALONZO WHITE, 36TH MASS.

HIGH GRADE PRESENTATION STAFF & FIELD OFFICER’S SWORD OF LT. ALONZO WHITE, 36TH MASS. This is a high grade silver gripped staff & field sword retailed and marked “PALMERS & BACHELDERS/BOSTON MASS”. Sword is actually a product of German maker “CLAUBERG”. 32″ blade is in nearly mint condition with bright etched panels including a large interlocked “US” and panoply of arms. A presentation is found on back of top mount which reads “PRESENTED TO LT. A.A. WHITE FROM HIS FRIENDS OF UPTON, MASS”. Hilt of this sword in its basket has a drooped winged eagle with a patriotic shield on its breast rising among foliate decoration. The eagle is only present on the bottom of the hilt as top of the hilt only exhibits floral decoration. Another eagle is present as the quillon. Another eagle is found decorating the pommel; this eagle is spread winged holding a ribbon and a patriotic shield. The spiral sheet silver grip is bound by triple brass wire. The brown steel scabbard exhibits large cast raised relief mounts. The top ring mount exhibits Lady Liberty, the middle mount has a panoply of arms including a cannon, a sword, an infantry horn, a drum and a flag. The drag shows a running soldier carrying the American flag. A well worn sword knot is still tied to knuckle bow. Alonzo White entered the service as a 1st Sergeant on Aug. 27, 1862. He was promoted to 2nd Lieutenant in July 1863 and later to 1st Lieutenant April 23, 1864. On May 26, 1864 Lt. White was severely wounded at the Battle of Spottsylvania, Virginia which effectively ended his military career. He mustered out in Nov. 1864. You are bidding on a beautiful high grade sword given to an officer less than a month before his wounding ended his military career. CONDITION: The blade is bright retaining most of its original frost and luster with scattered black staining. Brass hilt, pommel retain over 50% original gilting. The scabbard mounts retain traces of original gilt especially in the protected areas. The browned scabbard body retains most of its finish with areas of scattered pin prick pitting. Bullion sword knot is intact though badly frayed exposing cord near knot. 4-39980 JS61 (8,000-10,000)

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
	2398	$8,050.00	HIGH GRADE PRESENTATION STAFF & FIELD OFFICER’S SWORD OF LT. ALONZO WHITE, 36TH MASS. This is a high grade silver gripped staff & field sword retailed and marked “PALMERS & BACHELDERS/BOSTON MASS”. Sword is actually a product of German maker “CLAUBERG”. 32″ blade is in nearly mint condition with bright etched panels including a large interlocked “US” and panoply of arms. A presentation is found on back of top mount which reads “PRESENTED TO LT. A.A. WHITE FROM HIS FRIENDS OF UPTON, MASS”. Hilt of this sword in its basket has a drooped winged eagle with a patriotic shield on its breast rising among foliate decoration. The eagle is only present on the bottom of the hilt as top of the hilt only exhibits floral decoration. Another eagle is present as the quillon. Another eagle is found decorating the pommel; this eagle is spread winged holding a ribbon and a patriotic shield. The spiral sheet silver grip is bound by triple brass wire. The brown steel scabbard exhibits large cast raised relief mounts. The top ring mount exhibits Lady Liberty, the middle mount has a panoply of arms including a cannon, a sword, an infantry horn, a drum and a flag. The drag shows a running soldier carrying the American flag. A well worn sword knot is still tied to knuckle bow. Alonzo White entered the service as a 1st Sergeant on Aug. 27, 1862. He was promoted to 2nd Lieutenant in July 1863 and later to 1st Lieutenant April 23, 1864. On May 26, 1864 Lt. White was severely wounded at the Battle of Spottsylvania, Virginia which effectively ended his military career. He mustered out in Nov. 1864. You are bidding on a beautiful high grade sword given to an officer less than a month before his wounding ended his military career. CONDITION: The blade is bright retaining most of its original frost and luster with scattered black staining. Brass hilt, pommel retain over 50% original gilting. The scabbard mounts retain traces of original gilt especially in the protected areas. The browned scabbard body retains most of its finish with areas of scattered pin prick pitting. Bullion sword knot is intact though badly frayed exposing cord near knot. 4-39980 JS61 (8,000-10,000) 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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