PRESENTATION AMES FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD OF LT L.E.CRONE, 22ND MASS.

PRESENTATION AMES FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD OF LT L.E.CRONE, 22ND MASS. You are bidding on a nice conditioned model 1850 Ames foot officer’s sword with presentation which is engraved in top mount “Lt. L.E. Crone / from his / friends in Roxbury / Nov 21, 1862.” Lt. Louis E. Crone enlisted in 1861 as a Corporal in the 22nd Massachusetts, Company “E”. He was mustered out of service July 1866 into the Veteran Reserve Corps. At the Battle of Gaines Mill “when the color bearer was shot Crone caught up the flag and bore it from the field. He was slightly wounded in the foot but then a ball shattered his left elbow, making amputation necessary but he saved the colors and his gallantry was highly commended. He was commissioned Second Lt. and rejoined his regiment before the wound healed. After the battle of Chancellorsville he had 13 pieces of bone taken from the wound.” This sword overall is in very good condition. Inscription, as can be seen in photo, is well engraved and easy to read. Backside of top mount is maker marked “Ames Mfg. Co. / Chicopee / Mass”. 30-1/2″ blade is also maker marked and has patriotic etched panels that are over 15″ long, including a script “US”, a panoply of arms, flags, an eagle and a riband with E Pluribus Unum. Blade has been cleaned, making the etched panels more difficult to see, however they are mostly discernible. The grip is made of sharkskin wrapped in twisted brass wire. There is a separation in the sharkskin running the length of the grip, which is typical of shrinkage of shagreen. Scabbard is solid, leather body still retains much of finish with scattered nicks, scratches and dings. Middle mount is a bit loose, as is the drag which has lost its retaining screw. Brass mounts and hilt have been cleaned and still show residual polishing powder in recesses, therefore there is only tiny traces of orig gilt. Accompanied by a binder of service records and photos of Lt. Crone and history of the 22nd Mass. CONDITION: As described above. 4-38147 (3,500-5,000)

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
	2487	$5,750.00	PRESENTATION AMES FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD OF LT L.E.CRONE, 22ND MASS. You are bidding on a nice conditioned model 1850 Ames foot officer’s sword with presentation which is engraved in top mount “Lt. L.E. Crone / from his / friends in Roxbury / Nov 21, 1862.” Lt. Louis E. Crone enlisted in 1861 as a Corporal in the 22nd Massachusetts, Company “E”. He was mustered out of service July 1866 into the Veteran Reserve Corps. At the Battle of Gaines Mill “when the color bearer was shot Crone caught up the flag and bore it from the field. He was slightly wounded in the foot but then a ball shattered his left elbow, making amputation necessary but he saved the colors and his gallantry was highly commended. He was commissioned Second Lt. and rejoined his regiment before the wound healed. After the battle of Chancellorsville he had 13 pieces of bone taken from the wound.” This sword overall is in very good condition. Inscription, as can be seen in photo, is well engraved and easy to read. Backside of top mount is maker marked “Ames Mfg. Co. / Chicopee / Mass”. 30-1/2″ blade is also maker marked and has patriotic etched panels that are over 15″ long, including a script “US”, a panoply of arms, flags, an eagle and a riband with E Pluribus Unum. Blade has been cleaned, making the etched panels more difficult to see, however they are mostly discernible. The grip is made of sharkskin wrapped in twisted brass wire. There is a separation in the sharkskin running the length of the grip, which is typical of shrinkage of shagreen. Scabbard is solid, leather body still retains much of finish with scattered nicks, scratches and dings. Middle mount is a bit loose, as is the drag which has lost its retaining screw. Brass mounts and hilt have been cleaned and still show residual polishing powder in recesses, therefore there is only tiny traces of orig gilt. Accompanied by a binder of service records and photos of Lt. Crone and history of the 22nd Mass. CONDITION: As described above. 4-38147 (3,500-5,000) 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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