MEXICAN WAR COMMEMORATIVE KNIFE.

MEXICAN WAR COMMEMORATIVE KNIFE. This very unusual 9-1/4″ knife is European made for American market and very possibly German as the gold etched blade, iron S-shaped crossguard, and stag grip are typical of 19th century German hunting knives and swords. Blade etch reads as follows “General Taylor and Staff / The heroes of Palo Alto, Resaca de la Palma and Buena Vista”. The other side of blade etch shows General Taylor and three officers on horseback in front of a group of soldiers with raised American flag. The 4-5/8″ blade is housed in a simple leather scabbard. You are bidding on a most unusual commemorative knife for the Mexican War. We have never seen anything like this. It is in beautiful condition. CONDITION: Blade overall is very good. Etch retains gold in protected areas. Blade is gray with scattered areas of rust and pitting. Crossguard has scattered rust. Stag grip is very good overall with well patinaed pewter ferrule and buttcap. 4-35050 JS15 (2,000-3,000)

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
	2467	$1,610.00	MEXICAN WAR COMMEMORATIVE KNIFE. This very unusual 9-1/4″ knife is European made for American market and very possibly German as the gold etched blade, iron S-shaped crossguard, and stag grip are typical of 19th century German hunting knives and swords. Blade etch reads as follows “General Taylor and Staff / The heroes of Palo Alto, Resaca de la Palma and Buena Vista”. The other side of blade etch shows General Taylor and three officers on horseback in front of a group of soldiers with raised American flag. The 4-5/8″ blade is housed in a simple leather scabbard. You are bidding on a most unusual commemorative knife for the Mexican War. We have never seen anything like this. It is in beautiful condition. CONDITION: Blade overall is very good. Etch retains gold in protected areas. Blade is gray with scattered areas of rust and pitting. Crossguard has scattered rust. Stag grip is very good overall with well patinaed pewter ferrule and buttcap. 4-35050 JS15 (2,000-3,000) 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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