PRESENTATION CIVIL WAR OFFICERS SWORD.

PRESENTATION CIVIL WAR OFFICERS SWORD. French import, non-regulation, foot officer’s sword. American eagle surrounded by Panoply flags. Solid floral decorated backstrap and sharkskin grip with triple wire. Blade is etched with American motifs including a large “US” and an American eagle with “E PLURIBUS UNUM”. Blade etch is 100% discernable. Overall blade is fine with some black staining. Brass scabbard has typical French decorated mounts. Inscription between top two mounts reads, ‘PRESENTED TO THOS. HAY OCTOBER 1ST, 1864”. CONDITION: Brass scabbard and hilt exhibit fine patina. 4-51059 JS43 (1,500-2,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2004

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
	625	$2,875.00	PRESENTATION CIVIL WAR OFFICERS SWORD. French import, non-regulation, foot officer’s sword. American eagle surrounded by Panoply flags. Solid floral decorated backstrap and sharkskin grip with triple wire. Blade is etched with American motifs including a large “US” and an American eagle with “E PLURIBUS UNUM”. Blade etch is 100% discernable. Overall blade is fine with some black staining. Brass scabbard has typical French decorated mounts. Inscription between top two mounts reads, ‘PRESENTED TO THOS. HAY OCTOBER 1ST, 1864”. CONDITION: Brass scabbard and hilt exhibit fine patina. 4-51059 JS43 (1,500-2,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2004 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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