HIGH GRADE PRESENTATION NON-REGULATION STAFF AND FIELD OFFICER’S SWORD, CAPTAIN CHARLES STRICKLAND, 20TH MAINE REGIMENT.

HIGH GRADE PRESENTATION NON-REGULATION STAFF AND FIELD OFFICER’S SWORD, CAPTAIN CHARLES STRICKLAND, 20TH MAINE REGIMENT. An important relic from Joshua L. Chamberlain’s hard fought and famous 20th ME. Inf. This presentation sword is a Eurpoean made non-regulation staff and field officer’s sword having a 32” long sgl-edged blade with etched decoration across 60% of its face. Ricasso is marked with a cryptic maker’s cartouche and the blade is signed near the ricasso “Jas. P. Foch/New York”. Etched decoration combines stands of flag, trophies, an American eagle, “U.S.,” and the motto “Down with the Traitors”. Half-basket hilt is of cast brass with three branches having floral scrolls and flowered open work between the branches with no “U.S.”. Sgl branch knuckle guard terminates at the cast brass pommel engraved at the cap, and having a wreath of oak leaves. Grip is of cast silver, gold-plated with an engraved design overall having a dbl strand gold band wrap. Scabbard is of bridal leather having very fancy engraved sheet brass mounts. Top mount, which is integral with the throat, has an eagle, shield, clouds and sunburst imitating the “Jeff Davis” hat badge. This is set on a sheet brass mount with profusely engraved floral and scroll designs. Middle mount is engraved similar to the top mount with a laurel leaf wreath enclosing an applied sterling silver shield, which is inscribed as follows: “Presented to Capt. Chas. Strickland/by the Members of Co. K/20 Me Regt/Aug 30/1862”. Bottom drag, also of sheet brass, is highly decorated with scroll engraving and an applied copper decorative panel. CONDITION: Blade has been cleaned and polished. Etching is visible but retains none of its factory finish. Hilt and grip have also been polished, now beginning to obtain a light patina under a heavy coat of varnish. Scabbard is fair, the lower half of the leather has been restored. Presentation mount is loose from the center scabbard mount. Charles L. Stickland entered the 20th Maine in September 1861 as 2nd Lt, Co D. He was promoted to 1st Lt. in January 1862. In April 1862, he was reported absent without leave and Brig.r Gen. Birney declared him a deserter. Apparently, Strickland was in the hospital near Hampton, VA, and as a result of a gunshot wound received in the left arm during the Peninsula Campaign. Strickland was returned as Capt. of Co. K in November of 1862. Apparently as a result of his wound, he was unable to serve and tendered his resignation effective January 1, 1863. Strickland was not present with the 20th Maine when it fought at Gettysburg, but apparently had his records resolved, as there are extensive declarations for pension from his post war home, Prince Edward Island, Canada. His wound was received on April 5, 1862 at Yorktown, VA. A great opportunity to own a high grade presentation belonging to a member of the 20th Maine, who was wounded in action. 4-57385 CW117 (5,000-7,000)

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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	3307	$8,050.00	HIGH GRADE PRESENTATION NON-REGULATION STAFF AND FIELD OFFICER’S SWORD, CAPTAIN CHARLES STRICKLAND, 20TH MAINE REGIMENT. An important relic from Joshua L. Chamberlain’s hard fought and famous 20th ME. Inf. This presentation sword is a Eurpoean made non-regulation staff and field officer’s sword having a 32” long sgl-edged blade with etched decoration across 60% of its face. Ricasso is marked with a cryptic maker’s cartouche and the blade is signed near the ricasso “Jas. P. Foch/New York”. Etched decoration combines stands of flag, trophies, an American eagle, “U.S.,” and the motto “Down with the Traitors”. Half-basket hilt is of cast brass with three branches having floral scrolls and flowered open work between the branches with no “U.S.”. Sgl branch knuckle guard terminates at the cast brass pommel engraved at the cap, and having a wreath of oak leaves. Grip is of cast silver, gold-plated with an engraved design overall having a dbl strand gold band wrap. Scabbard is of bridal leather having very fancy engraved sheet brass mounts. Top mount, which is integral with the throat, has an eagle, shield, clouds and sunburst imitating the “Jeff Davis” hat badge. This is set on a sheet brass mount with profusely engraved floral and scroll designs. Middle mount is engraved similar to the top mount with a laurel leaf wreath enclosing an applied sterling silver shield, which is inscribed as follows: “Presented to Capt. Chas. Strickland/by the Members of Co. K/20 Me Regt/Aug 30/1862”. Bottom drag, also of sheet brass, is highly decorated with scroll engraving and an applied copper decorative panel. CONDITION: Blade has been cleaned and polished. Etching is visible but retains none of its factory finish. Hilt and grip have also been polished, now beginning to obtain a light patina under a heavy coat of varnish. Scabbard is fair, the lower half of the leather has been restored. Presentation mount is loose from the center scabbard mount. Charles L. Stickland entered the 20th Maine in September 1861 as 2nd Lt, Co D. He was promoted to 1st Lt. in January 1862. In April 1862, he was reported absent without leave and Brig.r Gen. Birney declared him a deserter. Apparently, Strickland was in the hospital near Hampton, VA, and as a result of a gunshot wound received in the left arm during the Peninsula Campaign. Strickland was returned as Capt. of Co. K in November of 1862. Apparently as a result of his wound, he was unable to serve and tendered his resignation effective January 1, 1863. Strickland was not present with the 20th Maine when it fought at Gettysburg, but apparently had his records resolved, as there are extensive declarations for pension from his post war home, Prince Edward Island, Canada. His wound was received on April 5, 1862 at Yorktown, VA. A great opportunity to own a high grade presentation belonging to a member of the 20th Maine, who was wounded in action. 4-57385 CW117 (5,000-7,000) 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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