POST CIVIL WAR FANCY PRESENTATION GRADE INSCRIBED STAFF AND FIELD OFFICERS SWORD-NATIONAL BLUES.

POST CIVIL WAR FANCY PRESENTATION GRADE INSCRIBED STAFF AND FIELD OFFICERS SWORD-NATIONAL BLUES. A fine example of a high-grade post Civil War National Guard presentation sword. Manufactured by Clauberg, Solingen, the slightly curved singled edged blade measures 33” and is plated and etched with patriotic designs including a spread winged American eagle and shield and the motto “Union Forever.” The gilt brass half basket counterguard is regulation style but decorated with intertwined oak leaf clusters and acorns and “US.” The pommel is cast in high relief with 16 purple paste jewels around the oval cap and a tortoise shell inlay on top. An eagle and shield grace the back of the pommel. The grip is of Sterling silver triple wrapped with gilt wire. The scabbard is nickel plated with very fancy mounts cast in high relief. The top and middle mounts are Victorian floral clusters, the rings simulated rope. The drag is engraved with rococo scrolls and a cornucopia spilling a laurel wreath. Just below the throat on the reverse side of the scabbard in the inscription: Presented to / Capt. Elizar Cook / of the / National Blues / by his command / Sept. 11, 1868. No post war records of National Guard units are available to me; therefore, this sword deserves some in depth research to reveal the details about its owner. His first name is unusual enough that the search will be definitive. CONDITION: Excellent. Blade plating is flaking in a few spots. Much original gilt remains on the hilt although it is patinated and the grip is tarnished. Scabbard is about perfect. 4-50976 CW5 (3,000-3,500)

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
	638	$3,162.00	POST CIVIL WAR FANCY PRESENTATION GRADE INSCRIBED STAFF AND FIELD OFFICERS SWORD-NATIONAL BLUES. A fine example of a high-grade post Civil War National Guard presentation sword. Manufactured by Clauberg, Solingen, the slightly curved singled edged blade measures 33” and is plated and etched with patriotic designs including a spread winged American eagle and shield and the motto “Union Forever.” The gilt brass half basket counterguard is regulation style but decorated with intertwined oak leaf clusters and acorns and “US.” The pommel is cast in high relief with 16 purple paste jewels around the oval cap and a tortoise shell inlay on top. An eagle and shield grace the back of the pommel. The grip is of Sterling silver triple wrapped with gilt wire. The scabbard is nickel plated with very fancy mounts cast in high relief. The top and middle mounts are Victorian floral clusters, the rings simulated rope. The drag is engraved with rococo scrolls and a cornucopia spilling a laurel wreath. Just below the throat on the reverse side of the scabbard in the inscription: Presented to / Capt. Elizar Cook / of the / National Blues / by his command / Sept. 11, 1868. No post war records of National Guard units are available to me; therefore, this sword deserves some in depth research to reveal the details about its owner. His first name is unusual enough that the search will be definitive. CONDITION: Excellent. Blade plating is flaking in a few spots. Much original gilt remains on the hilt although it is patinated and the grip is tarnished. Scabbard is about perfect. 4-50976 CW5 (3,000-3,500) 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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