CAVALRY OFFICER’S SABER INSCRIBED TO UNION GENERAL THOMAS DEVIN.

CAVALRY OFFICER’S SABER INSCRIBED TO UNION GENERAL THOMAS DEVIN. Thomas Devin was originally Colonel of the 6th New York cavalry. He later became Brigadier General in middle of 1864. Devin fought at Gettysburg. He served with Phil Sheridan in the Shenandoah Valley. After the war Devin went on to fight in the Apache wars in Arizona and New Mexico. He finally died in 1878 from complications caused by his service in the Arizona Territory while in command of the 8th US Cavalry. Devin’s war records accompany this sword. Ulysses Grant ranked Devin “second only to Sheridan as a calvaryman. This sword is a Caluberg import and has nice etched blade with much original frosting with patriot motifs. The simple iron mounted import scabbard has been cleaned and exhibits several small dents and pitting on most of its surface. Decorated foliate hilt and pommel are typical of this import. A small shield on quillion reads “Co. C / T.C. Devin / 6th NY / CAV”. The grip is shark skin with triple wire wrap. CONDITION: As noted above. 4-35837 (10,000-13,000)

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
	2437	$11,500.00	CAVALRY OFFICER’S SABER INSCRIBED TO UNION GENERAL THOMAS DEVIN. Thomas Devin was originally Colonel of the 6th New York cavalry. He later became Brigadier General in middle of 1864. Devin fought at Gettysburg. He served with Phil Sheridan in the Shenandoah Valley. After the war Devin went on to fight in the Apache wars in Arizona and New Mexico. He finally died in 1878 from complications caused by his service in the Arizona Territory while in command of the 8th US Cavalry. Devin’s war records accompany this sword. Ulysses Grant ranked Devin “second only to Sheridan as a calvaryman. This sword is a Caluberg import and has nice etched blade with much original frosting with patriot motifs. The simple iron mounted import scabbard has been cleaned and exhibits several small dents and pitting on most of its surface. Decorated foliate hilt and pommel are typical of this import. A small shield on quillion reads “Co. C / T.C. Devin / 6th NY / CAV”. The grip is shark skin with triple wire wrap. CONDITION: As noted above. 4-35837 (10,000-13,000) 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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