Image Lot Price Description

3154
$16,387.00

LOUIS FROLEICH STAFF AND FIELD OFFICERS SWORD. 31” unstopped fullered blade. Hilt has the letters “CSA” cast as an integral part of basket. This is one of the most popular patterns of Confederate Officer’s swords made. Brass pommel and ferrule. Leather grip with sgl iron wire wrap. Metal scabbard with brass throat and ring bands. Iron drag. This is the scarcer variety of Froleich staffs without Roman numerals or a cutout over the “C”. CONDITION: Hilt has several bends. Ferrule is loose. Wire wrap is loose. Most of orig grip leather remains with some chipping and wear to the high spots. Blade appears uncleaned. Blade is gray with scattered areas of staining and pitting. Scabbard retains areas of orig black paint. Drag has come loose and has been glued back in place. 4-56353 JS46 (10,000,15,000)


Auction: Firearms - Fall 2005
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