EXTREMELY NICE INSCRIBED CIVIL WAR MODEL 1850 STAFF & FIELD OFFICER’S SWORD PRESENTED TO A MASSACHUSETTS OFFICER ACCOMPANIED BY BELT, CAP BOX RIBBON AND BUTTONS.

Revised: 3/8/2007

EXTREMELY NICE INSCRIBED CIVIL WAR MODEL 1850 STAFF & FIELD OFFICER’S SWORD PRESENTED TO A MASSACHUSETTS OFFICER ACCOMPANIED BY BELT, CAP BOX RIBBON AND BUTTONS. The sword is a regulation U.S. Model 1850 Staff and Field Officer’s sword with a wonderful appearance, great condition and a terrific presentation. The 31” single edged straight blade is etched “W.H. Horstmann & Sons/Philadelphia” on the ricasso. Approx. 60% of the blade’s surface is etched with patriotic decoration including a spread winged American eagle and “US.” The hilt is extremely well made according to regulation. The grip is covered in sharkskin and triple wire wrapped. The scabbard is of blued steel with brass furniture. The top mount is inscribed Presented to Capt. Elisha Smart of the JOHNSON GREYS, 10th Reg’t Mass Vol. Accompanying Capt. Smart’s sword is an enlisted man’s bridle leather belt with oval, die stamped brass and lead filled “U.S.” belt plate, regulation percussion cap box with ordnance inspector’s mark, 6 MA Vol. Militia 3-pc brass coat buttons with Scovill backmark and a large veteran ribbon for the 10th MA Vol. Inf. dated June 21, 1911 which celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Regiment’s muster into Federal service. This is one of the finest reunion ribbons I’ve ever encountered with a list of battles on the reverse, terrific silver embossing, wonderful fringe and a nice pendant with a photograph of the veteran commander. Capt. Smart is listed as the commander of Co. B, 10th MA Vol. Inf. that was recruited from Adams County. The regiment, one of the first to respond to Lincoln’s call for volunteers in 1861 was reviewed by the Governor on the 10th of July 1861, received state and national colors on the 16th, presented by the ladies of Springfield, and on the 16th went to Medford, where it encamped for a few days. It started for Washington on the 25th, reached that city three days later, and was incorporated in the Army of the Potomac. It remained in camp at Brightwood, a few miles north of Washington, during the long months that preceded the Peninsula campaign of General McClellan. During the spring of 1862, the regiment was engaged in building fortifications and routine camp duties. Its first serious engagement occurred at the battle of Fair Oaks, May 31, 1862, where the regiment lost 27 officers and men killed, and 95 wounded, six of the latter fatally. Fighting most gallantly during the afternoon, the regiment won high praise for its heroic conduct, which was further demonstrated at the battle of Malvern Hill, on the 1st of July, 1862 when out of 400 men taken into action, the regiment lost 10 and over 70 were wounded. The regiment participated in the major campaigns of the Army of the Potomac, which followed, until the expiration of its term of service, rendering especially valuable service at the battle of Salem Church, May 3, 1863. Other engagements included Gettysburg, Rappahannock Station, Wilderness, Mine Run, Spotsylvania, and Cold Harbor. It was relieved from duty in front of Petersburg June 19, 1864 and the reenlisted men were transferred to the 37th MA Inf. Many of the orig members of the regiment whose enlistments expired returned to Springfield, which they reached on the 25th, and were mustered out of service a few days later. CONDITION: Very good. Blade has nice etching that is very visible, but has been cleaned and now has a light gray appearance with some surface pitting. Hilt retains traces of its gold wash. Grip shows light wear but is tight and well preserved. Scabbard has a wonderful dark patina with no major dents a few scratches and dings here and there. Drag is well worn. A really good example of a sword that was carried a great deal-yet retains its condition. Belt and cap box are in good condition with some surface flaking and the reunion ribbon is superb! 4-30509 CW1 (4,500-6,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2007

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
	263	$5,175.00	Revised: 3/8/2007 EXTREMELY NICE INSCRIBED CIVIL WAR MODEL 1850 STAFF & FIELD OFFICER’S SWORD PRESENTED TO A MASSACHUSETTS OFFICER ACCOMPANIED BY BELT, CAP BOX RIBBON AND BUTTONS. The sword is a regulation U.S. Model 1850 Staff and Field Officer’s sword with a wonderful appearance, great condition and a terrific presentation. The 31” single edged straight blade is etched “W.H. Horstmann & Sons/Philadelphia” on the ricasso. Approx. 60% of the blade’s surface is etched with patriotic decoration including a spread winged American eagle and “US.” The hilt is extremely well made according to regulation. The grip is covered in sharkskin and triple wire wrapped. The scabbard is of blued steel with brass furniture. The top mount is inscribed Presented to Capt. Elisha Smart of the JOHNSON GREYS, 10th Reg’t Mass Vol. Accompanying Capt. Smart’s sword is an enlisted man’s bridle leather belt with oval, die stamped brass and lead filled “U.S.” belt plate, regulation percussion cap box with ordnance inspector’s mark, 6 MA Vol. Militia 3-pc brass coat buttons with Scovill backmark and a large veteran ribbon for the 10th MA Vol. Inf. dated June 21, 1911 which celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Regiment’s muster into Federal service. This is one of the finest reunion ribbons I’ve ever encountered with a list of battles on the reverse, terrific silver embossing, wonderful fringe and a nice pendant with a photograph of the veteran commander. Capt. Smart is listed as the commander of Co. B, 10th MA Vol. Inf. that was recruited from Adams County. The regiment, one of the first to respond to Lincoln’s call for volunteers in 1861 was reviewed by the Governor on the 10th of July 1861, received state and national colors on the 16th, presented by the ladies of Springfield, and on the 16th went to Medford, where it encamped for a few days. It started for Washington on the 25th, reached that city three days later, and was incorporated in the Army of the Potomac. It remained in camp at Brightwood, a few miles north of Washington, during the long months that preceded the Peninsula campaign of General McClellan. During the spring of 1862, the regiment was engaged in building fortifications and routine camp duties. Its first serious engagement occurred at the battle of Fair Oaks, May 31, 1862, where the regiment lost 27 officers and men killed, and 95 wounded, six of the latter fatally. Fighting most gallantly during the afternoon, the regiment won high praise for its heroic conduct, which was further demonstrated at the battle of Malvern Hill, on the 1st of July, 1862 when out of 400 men taken into action, the regiment lost 10 and over 70 were wounded. The regiment participated in the major campaigns of the Army of the Potomac, which followed, until the expiration of its term of service, rendering especially valuable service at the battle of Salem Church, May 3, 1863. Other engagements included Gettysburg, Rappahannock Station, Wilderness, Mine Run, Spotsylvania, and Cold Harbor. It was relieved from duty in front of Petersburg June 19, 1864 and the reenlisted men were transferred to the 37th MA Inf. Many of the orig members of the regiment whose enlistments expired returned to Springfield, which they reached on the 25th, and were mustered out of service a few days later. CONDITION: Very good. Blade has nice etching that is very visible, but has been cleaned and now has a light gray appearance with some surface pitting. Hilt retains traces of its gold wash. Grip shows light wear but is tight and well preserved. Scabbard has a wonderful dark patina with no major dents a few scratches and dings here and there. Drag is well worn. A really good example of a sword that was carried a great deal-yet retains its condition. Belt and cap box are in good condition with some surface flaking and the reunion ribbon is superb! 4-30509 CW1 (4,500-6,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2007 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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