PRESENTATION SWORD OF LT. MATTHEW BYRNES, 96TH PENNSYLVANIA.

PRESENTATION SWORD OF LT. MATTHEW BYRNES, 96TH PENNSYLVANIA. High-grade Horstman 1850 pattern foot officer’s sword with engraved pewter grip, gold-washed guard and mountings. Fine rayskin scabbard with elaborate cast mountings and an oval presentation plaque with engraved presentation. The 96th saw much action, including Antietam, Chancellorsville, Fredricksburg, Wilderness, Spotsylvania, Cold Harbor, and many other engagements. Blade etching is worn and blade has light scratches near tip, otherwise very good condition. 4-50236 (6000-8000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2003

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
	426A	$6,900.00	PRESENTATION SWORD OF LT. MATTHEW BYRNES, 96TH PENNSYLVANIA. High-grade Horstman 1850 pattern foot officer’s sword with engraved pewter grip, gold-washed guard and mountings. Fine rayskin scabbard with elaborate cast mountings and an oval presentation plaque with engraved presentation. The 96th saw much action, including Antietam, Chancellorsville, Fredricksburg, Wilderness, Spotsylvania, Cold Harbor, and many other engagements. Blade etching is worn and blade has light scratches near tip, otherwise very good condition. 4-50236 (6000-8000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2003 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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