PRESENTATION ARTILLERY OFFICER’S SABER.

PRESENTATION ARTILLERY OFFICER’S SABER. Most unusual pattern for this 1845 dated enlisted Ames artillery saber. Blade is etched with military motifs including sprays of arms, eagle, and a large “US”. 2″ brass plaque soldered above top mounts reads “Presented to Q.M.S. F.H. Whiting, 2nd Conn. Battery, Bridgeport, October 11, 1862”. Q.M.S. in presentation means Quartermaster Sergeant. Sergeants did not typically carry officer’s swords. By regulations NCO swords could have been worn. Sgt. Whiting must have been special to deserve such a beautiful etched sword with presentation. Records accompanying sword include an original letter dated Brashear City, Louisiana, 1864 sent to the Gov. of CT., from fellow officers stating Sgt. Whiting’s presence at the Battle of Gettysburg on July 3rd and stating he was in the reserve. Accompanying copies of records state Sgt, then later Lt. Whiting served from August 1862 through wars end. Second Connecticut Battery was organized in the city of Bridgeport August 1862, was present at the Battle of Gettysburg, after Gettysburg the unit had garrison duty and in January 1864 embarked from New York City to New Orleans. The Battery stayed in Louisiana where it remained until war’s end. CONDITION: 32″ blade is gray/bright, retaining much original frost and finish, minor sharpening and a couple of nicks are found on blade with scattered pitting and cleaning at tip. Grip retains much of its original leather, worn at high spots through to wood. Scabbard overall is very good with areas of pitting and cleaning and polishing. Plaque has been well polished and worn though still fully discernible, as can be seen in photos. Plaque possibly has been reattached. Scabbard drag has apparent grinding where inspectors marks originally were, and scabbard is about 1″ longer than blade. You are bidding on a most unusual & unique sword. 4-37211 JS1 (8,000-12,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008

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
	2433	$4,600.00	PRESENTATION ARTILLERY OFFICER’S SABER. Most unusual pattern for this 1845 dated enlisted Ames artillery saber. Blade is etched with military motifs including sprays of arms, eagle, and a large “US”. 2″ brass plaque soldered above top mounts reads “Presented to Q.M.S. F.H. Whiting, 2nd Conn. Battery, Bridgeport, October 11, 1862”. Q.M.S. in presentation means Quartermaster Sergeant. Sergeants did not typically carry officer’s swords. By regulations NCO swords could have been worn. Sgt. Whiting must have been special to deserve such a beautiful etched sword with presentation. Records accompanying sword include an original letter dated Brashear City, Louisiana, 1864 sent to the Gov. of CT., from fellow officers stating Sgt. Whiting’s presence at the Battle of Gettysburg on July 3rd and stating he was in the reserve. Accompanying copies of records state Sgt, then later Lt. Whiting served from August 1862 through wars end. Second Connecticut Battery was organized in the city of Bridgeport August 1862, was present at the Battle of Gettysburg, after Gettysburg the unit had garrison duty and in January 1864 embarked from New York City to New Orleans. The Battery stayed in Louisiana where it remained until war’s end. CONDITION: 32″ blade is gray/bright, retaining much original frost and finish, minor sharpening and a couple of nicks are found on blade with scattered pitting and cleaning at tip. Grip retains much of its original leather, worn at high spots through to wood. Scabbard overall is very good with areas of pitting and cleaning and polishing. Plaque has been well polished and worn though still fully discernible, as can be seen in photos. Plaque possibly has been reattached. Scabbard drag has apparent grinding where inspectors marks originally were, and scabbard is about 1″ longer than blade. You are bidding on a most unusual & unique sword. 4-37211 JS1 (8,000-12,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008 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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