INSCRIBED FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD OF LT. HENRY GOLDER, 28TH MAINE INFANTRY.

INSCRIBED FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD OF LT. HENRY GOLDER, 28TH MAINE INFANTRY. Model 1850 foot officer’s sword marked “HORSTMANN & SONS PHILADELPHIA”. 30-1/2″ blade is decorated with etched panels of various military and floral motifs. Grip is shark skin with twisted copper wire. A bullion sword knot still attached. The leather scabbard is brass mounted with an engraved ID on throat which reads “LIEUT. H. W. GOLDER/28TH ME. REGT.” The 28th Maine Infantry was organized in Oct. 1862. This unit saw service with General Nathaniel P. Banks at Port Hudson, Louisiana until the unit mustered out in Aug. 1863. The 28th Maine was involved in many actions of this campaign with many casualties and men captured. SIZE: 30-1/2″ blade. CONDITION: Blade overall is bright with etching all discernible. There are scattered areas of staining. Brass hilt, pommel and scabbard mounts exhibit mustard colored patina under old cleaning with traces of gilt in protected areas. Leather scabbard body retains most of its original black coloring exhibiting numerous scuffs, one large bend, broken stitches, crazing and chipping to surface. 4-39979 JS60 (4,000-5,000)

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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	2422	$0.00	INSCRIBED FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD OF LT. HENRY GOLDER, 28TH MAINE INFANTRY. Model 1850 foot officer’s sword marked “HORSTMANN & SONS PHILADELPHIA”. 30-1/2″ blade is decorated with etched panels of various military and floral motifs. Grip is shark skin with twisted copper wire. A bullion sword knot still attached. The leather scabbard is brass mounted with an engraved ID on throat which reads “LIEUT. H. W. GOLDER/28TH ME. REGT.” The 28th Maine Infantry was organized in Oct. 1862. This unit saw service with General Nathaniel P. Banks at Port Hudson, Louisiana until the unit mustered out in Aug. 1863. The 28th Maine was involved in many actions of this campaign with many casualties and men captured. SIZE: 30-1/2″ blade. CONDITION: Blade overall is bright with etching all discernible. There are scattered areas of staining. Brass hilt, pommel and scabbard mounts exhibit mustard colored patina under old cleaning with traces of gilt in protected areas. Leather scabbard body retains most of its original black coloring exhibiting numerous scuffs, one large bend, broken stitches, crazing and chipping to surface. 4-39979 JS60 (4,000-5,000) 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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