LEECH & RIGDON STAFF AND FIELD OFFICER’S SWORD.

LEECH & RIGDON STAFF AND FIELD OFFICER’S SWORD. You are bidding on a rare staff and field officer’s sword with a large “CS” in oval cast in top of hilt. This sword has an extra branch. Most collectors feel it denotes higher rank. This example has 29″ blade with 17″ etched panels showing various floral and geometric motifs. A central panel for presentation was never inscribed. This sword exhibits half-round spine, which is most typical of Mobile vendors such as James Conning or Louis Bissonnet. Grip on this sword is leather with twisted brass wire. The black dye on leather is worn off, showing a pleasant brown surface underneath. Mustard color patina to hilt is highlighted with a few traces of gilt at pommel. Accompanying Confederate scabbard is most unique, the finely made iron body is brazed and mounted with scalloped brass mounts reminiscent of Leech & Rigdon but we have never seen another identical scabbard. This is a rare opportunity to find a rare Confederate staff and field officer’s sword with an extra branch and in a unique metal scabbard that was one of Bill Osborn’s prized swords which he owned for over 40 years. PROVENANCE: Bill Osborn Collection. CONDITION: Blade is gray/bright, etched panels are all discernible. Leather grip is all intact though surfaces are worn of their orig black color. Twisted brass wire wrap is intact. Scabbard is sound and solid with a 2″ separation at braise line above drag. Scabbard mounts have old cleaning, several small cracks, scratches and stains. 4-38961 JS9 (20,000-30,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009

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
	2456	$17,825.00	LEECH & RIGDON STAFF AND FIELD OFFICER’S SWORD. You are bidding on a rare staff and field officer’s sword with a large “CS” in oval cast in top of hilt. This sword has an extra branch. Most collectors feel it denotes higher rank. This example has 29″ blade with 17″ etched panels showing various floral and geometric motifs. A central panel for presentation was never inscribed. This sword exhibits half-round spine, which is most typical of Mobile vendors such as James Conning or Louis Bissonnet. Grip on this sword is leather with twisted brass wire. The black dye on leather is worn off, showing a pleasant brown surface underneath. Mustard color patina to hilt is highlighted with a few traces of gilt at pommel. Accompanying Confederate scabbard is most unique, the finely made iron body is brazed and mounted with scalloped brass mounts reminiscent of Leech & Rigdon but we have never seen another identical scabbard. This is a rare opportunity to find a rare Confederate staff and field officer’s sword with an extra branch and in a unique metal scabbard that was one of Bill Osborn’s prized swords which he owned for over 40 years. PROVENANCE: Bill Osborn Collection. CONDITION: Blade is gray/bright, etched panels are all discernible. Leather grip is all intact though surfaces are worn of their orig black color. Twisted brass wire wrap is intact. Scabbard is sound and solid with a 2″ separation at braise line above drag. Scabbard mounts have old cleaning, several small cracks, scratches and stains. 4-38961 JS9 (20,000-30,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009 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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