LEECH & RIGDON “FLOATING CS” STAFF AND FIELD OFFICER’S SWORD.

LEECH & RIGDON “FLOATING CS” STAFF AND FIELD OFFICER’S SWORD. . This is one of two variants of Leech & Rigdon’s “Floating CS”. This is the florally decorated and numbered variety, like seen in figure 31-C in Albaugh’s Photographic Supplement of Confederate Swords. This sword exhibits classic Leech & Rigdon characteristics such as flat spine blade, multi-petal flowers at bottom of guard and a cord-wrapped grip. Accompanying metal scabbard with brass mounts fits sword well but is not a scabbard typically associated with this model. SN 262 is found stamped on blade ricasso and bottom of hilt. Grip leather, as can be seen in photos, is missing about 25% but the underlying “leech cord” is readily seen under leather and wire wrap. PROVENANCE: Bill Osborn Collection. CONDITION: 31″ unstopped forward blade is gray with areas of pitting and staining, especially near tip. About 1/2″ of tip is broken. Grip leather is dry, chipped and flaked, retaining maybe 75%, showing cord and wood body beneath. Brass hilt and pommel are clean, showing patina as are brass mounts to scabbard. Steel scabbard body is smooth with scattered pitting and staining. 4-38955 JS15 (12,000-15,000)

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
	2462	$14,375.00	LEECH & RIGDON “FLOATING CS” STAFF AND FIELD OFFICER’S SWORD. . This is one of two variants of Leech & Rigdon’s “Floating CS”. This is the florally decorated and numbered variety, like seen in figure 31-C in Albaugh’s Photographic Supplement of Confederate Swords. This sword exhibits classic Leech & Rigdon characteristics such as flat spine blade, multi-petal flowers at bottom of guard and a cord-wrapped grip. Accompanying metal scabbard with brass mounts fits sword well but is not a scabbard typically associated with this model. SN 262 is found stamped on blade ricasso and bottom of hilt. Grip leather, as can be seen in photos, is missing about 25% but the underlying “leech cord” is readily seen under leather and wire wrap. PROVENANCE: Bill Osborn Collection. CONDITION: 31″ unstopped forward blade is gray with areas of pitting and staining, especially near tip. About 1/2″ of tip is broken. Grip leather is dry, chipped and flaked, retaining maybe 75%, showing cord and wood body beneath. Brass hilt and pommel are clean, showing patina as are brass mounts to scabbard. Steel scabbard body is smooth with scattered pitting and staining. 4-38955 JS15 (12,000-15,000) 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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