CONFEDERATE FIELD AND STAFF OFFICERS SWORD WITH FLOATING “CS” IN HILT.

CONFEDERATE FIELD AND STAFF OFFICERS SWORD WITH FLOATING “CS” IN HILT. 30-1/4” unstopped fullered blade. This sword is known to have been made by the firm of Leech & Rigdon, originally of Memphis, Tennessee, later of Columbus, Mississippi, and finally of Greensboro, Georgia. A similar sword to this was carried by Missouri Confederate General Joseph Shelby during the Civil War. Grip, as with most Leech & Rigdon products, is leather wrapped over cord, and finally, covered with twisted brass wire. SN 223 appears on blade (near ricasso), both ring bands, and all three scabbard mounts. Scabbard body is center sewn. CONDITION: Blade is gray/brown and uncleaned with areas of scattered pitting and staining. Hilt and scabbard mounts exhibit deep, mustard colored matching patinas. Grip wire is almost totally gone. Cord is intact with about 25-35% of leather is missing. Blade retains original, red Moroccan washer. Drag is missing blade and is loose. Seam in scabbard has split open at most of its length. 4-56359 JS43 (8,000-10,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2005

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
	3166	$18,975.00	CONFEDERATE FIELD AND STAFF OFFICERS SWORD WITH FLOATING “CS” IN HILT. 30-1/4” unstopped fullered blade. This sword is known to have been made by the firm of Leech & Rigdon, originally of Memphis, Tennessee, later of Columbus, Mississippi, and finally of Greensboro, Georgia. A similar sword to this was carried by Missouri Confederate General Joseph Shelby during the Civil War. Grip, as with most Leech & Rigdon products, is leather wrapped over cord, and finally, covered with twisted brass wire. SN 223 appears on blade (near ricasso), both ring bands, and all three scabbard mounts. Scabbard body is center sewn. CONDITION: Blade is gray/brown and uncleaned with areas of scattered pitting and staining. Hilt and scabbard mounts exhibit deep, mustard colored matching patinas. Grip wire is almost totally gone. Cord is intact with about 25-35% of leather is missing. Blade retains original, red Moroccan washer. Drag is missing blade and is loose. Seam in scabbard has split open at most of its length. 4-56359 JS43 (8,000-10,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2005 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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