CONFEDERATE FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD.

CONFEDERATE FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD. This foot officer’s sword has “CS” cast in oval on top of hilt and has a multi-petaled flower case into bottom of hilt, reminiscent of Leech & Rigdon products. This sword was probably sold in Mobile, Alabama due the half-round spine of blade with typical Mobile-style etching. The accompanying scabbard, SN 304, is definitely a Leech & Rigdon product typically made for Leech products with the “floating” CS. The grip is black dyed leather with twisted brass wire. PROVENANCE: Bill Osborn Collection. CONDITION: Blade is gray/bright, etched panels are all discernible, traces of orig frost. Brass hilt and pommel have been cleaned, showing dark patina in recesses, as can be seen in photos. Leather grip is complete with some cracking and wear to high areas. Wire wrap is complete. Traces of gilt are seen in protected areas. Scabbard is about 1″ too short for sword, has good patina to mounts, scabbard body is sound, most of surface crazed with scattered scuffs and scrapes. 4-38948 JS11 (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
	2457	$0.00	CONFEDERATE FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD. This foot officer’s sword has “CS” cast in oval on top of hilt and has a multi-petaled flower case into bottom of hilt, reminiscent of Leech & Rigdon products. This sword was probably sold in Mobile, Alabama due the half-round spine of blade with typical Mobile-style etching. The accompanying scabbard, SN 304, is definitely a Leech & Rigdon product typically made for Leech products with the “floating” CS. The grip is black dyed leather with twisted brass wire. PROVENANCE: Bill Osborn Collection. CONDITION: Blade is gray/bright, etched panels are all discernible, traces of orig frost. Brass hilt and pommel have been cleaned, showing dark patina in recesses, as can be seen in photos. Leather grip is complete with some cracking and wear to high areas. Wire wrap is complete. Traces of gilt are seen in protected areas. Scabbard is about 1″ too short for sword, has good patina to mounts, scabbard body is sound, most of surface crazed with scattered scuffs and scrapes. 4-38948 JS11 (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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