CIVIL WAR NON-REGULATION STYLE HIGH GRADE INSCRIBED PRESENTATION MODEL 1850 STAFF AND FIELD OFFICERS SWORD-50TH NEW YORK ENGINEERS.

CIVIL WAR NON-REGULATION STYLE HIGH GRADE INSCRIBED PRESENTATION MODEL 1850 STAFF AND FIELD OFFICERS SWORD-50TH NEW YORK ENGINEERS. A fine example of a high grade Civil War presentation sword. This is a non-regulation style 1850 staff and field officer’s sword. Manufactured in Solingen, the slightly curved singled edged blade measures 33” and is etched with patriotic designs including an intertwined US, a battle scene and the motto “Our Cause is Just.” The gilt brass half basket counterguard is non-regulation style decorated with a spread-winged eagle atop a shield with a stand of flags in the background. The quillion is in the form of an eagle’s head. The pommel is cast in high relief with oak leaf clusters. The grip is of Sterling silver, with an embossed acanthus leaf decoration and triple wrapped with gilt wire. The scabbard is iron with very fancy mounts cast in high relief. The throat incorporates classical designs with a “U.S.” en cartouche on both sides. The top mount has a cast spread winged eagle over a shield and the middle mount and drag are decorated with Victorian floral clusters. The mounts of the scabbard are some of the most attractive features of this sword. Between the top and middle mounts is an oval Sterling silver plaque with the inscription: PRESENTED TO / Capt. A. Manger / by the Employees of / Q.M. Dept. / 1st Bat. 50th NYVEng’r’s / before Petersburg, Va / Jan. 8th 1865

This unit of Engineers was organized at Washington, D.C., from the 50th New York Infantry on October 22, 1861. Attached to Woodbury’s Brigade, Army of the Potomac and Engineer Brigade, Army of the Potomac. Their service began at Alexandria, Va. when they moved with Army of the Potomac to the Virginia Peninsula. Siege of Yorktown. Advance up the Peninsula and constructing bridges on the Chickahominy River, Battle of Fair Oaks, Seven Pines, Seven days before Richmond, Battle of Seven Pines. White Oak Swamp and Charles City Cross Roads, Malvern Hill, at Harrison’s Landing. North to the Maryland Campaign operating about Harper’s Ferry, W. Va., and Berlin, Md., during and after the battle of Antietam. They threw two pontoon bridges over the Potomac River at Berlin, Md. for the crossing the Army of the Potomac in their pursuit of Lee from Antietam. Rappahannock Campaign, Battle of Fredericksburg, Va., “Mud March,” Chancellorsville Campaign. Maryes Heights, Fredericksburg, Salem Heights, operations at Deep Run, Battle of Gettysburg, Pa., Bristoe Campaign, Mine Run Campaign. This unit laid all bridges for Army of the Potomac during the Rapidan Campaign. Battles of the Wilderness; Spotsylvania Court House. To expedite the transportation of wounded three companies made a forced march to Fredericksburg on May 10, starting at 11:30 a.m. and built a bridge over the Rappahannock at Fredericksburg Lower Crossing. Having it completed and ready for use at 4:30 p.m., having marched 8 miles and built bridge 420 feet long in 5 hours. North Anna River, before Petersburg, Siege operations against Petersburg and Richmond. Appomattox Campaign, Fall of Petersburg Appomattox Court House, surrender of Lee and his army. Mustered out at Washington, D.C., June 13, 1865. A very famous unit with an inscribed sword of undoubted authenticity-yet-I could not locate Captain A. Manger listed as an officer in this, or any other New York regiment. In depth research may reveal the secret behind this beautiful sword! CONDITION: Very good. Etching is visible but the blade has turned to a medium gray patina. This hilt and all brass furniture appear to have been lightly polished to enhance the high spots in the cast relief. Grip is tarnished and scabbard dark but without dents or creases. 4-50975 CW6 (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
	641	$4,887.00	CIVIL WAR NON-REGULATION STYLE HIGH GRADE INSCRIBED PRESENTATION MODEL 1850 STAFF AND FIELD OFFICERS SWORD-50TH NEW YORK ENGINEERS. A fine example of a high grade Civil War presentation sword. This is a non-regulation style 1850 staff and field officer’s sword. Manufactured in Solingen, the slightly curved singled edged blade measures 33” and is etched with patriotic designs including an intertwined US, a battle scene and the motto “Our Cause is Just.” The gilt brass half basket counterguard is non-regulation style decorated with a spread-winged eagle atop a shield with a stand of flags in the background. The quillion is in the form of an eagle’s head. The pommel is cast in high relief with oak leaf clusters. The grip is of Sterling silver, with an embossed acanthus leaf decoration and triple wrapped with gilt wire. The scabbard is iron with very fancy mounts cast in high relief. The throat incorporates classical designs with a “U.S.” en cartouche on both sides. The top mount has a cast spread winged eagle over a shield and the middle mount and drag are decorated with Victorian floral clusters. The mounts of the scabbard are some of the most attractive features of this sword. Between the top and middle mounts is an oval Sterling silver plaque with the inscription: PRESENTED TO / Capt. A. Manger / by the Employees of / Q.M. Dept. / 1st Bat. 50th NYVEng’r’s / before Petersburg, Va / Jan. 8th 1865 This unit of Engineers was organized at Washington, D.C., from the 50th New York Infantry on October 22, 1861. Attached to Woodbury’s Brigade, Army of the Potomac and Engineer Brigade, Army of the Potomac. Their service began at Alexandria, Va. when they moved with Army of the Potomac to the Virginia Peninsula. Siege of Yorktown. Advance up the Peninsula and constructing bridges on the Chickahominy River, Battle of Fair Oaks, Seven Pines, Seven days before Richmond, Battle of Seven Pines. White Oak Swamp and Charles City Cross Roads, Malvern Hill, at Harrison’s Landing. North to the Maryland Campaign operating about Harper’s Ferry, W. Va., and Berlin, Md., during and after the battle of Antietam. They threw two pontoon bridges over the Potomac River at Berlin, Md. for the crossing the Army of the Potomac in their pursuit of Lee from Antietam. Rappahannock Campaign, Battle of Fredericksburg, Va., “Mud March,” Chancellorsville Campaign. Maryes Heights, Fredericksburg, Salem Heights, operations at Deep Run, Battle of Gettysburg, Pa., Bristoe Campaign, Mine Run Campaign. This unit laid all bridges for Army of the Potomac during the Rapidan Campaign. Battles of the Wilderness; Spotsylvania Court House. To expedite the transportation of wounded three companies made a forced march to Fredericksburg on May 10, starting at 11:30 a.m. and built a bridge over the Rappahannock at Fredericksburg Lower Crossing. Having it completed and ready for use at 4:30 p.m., having marched 8 miles and built bridge 420 feet long in 5 hours. North Anna River, before Petersburg, Siege operations against Petersburg and Richmond. Appomattox Campaign, Fall of Petersburg Appomattox Court House, surrender of Lee and his army. Mustered out at Washington, D.C., June 13, 1865. A very famous unit with an inscribed sword of undoubted authenticity-yet-I could not locate Captain A. Manger listed as an officer in this, or any other New York regiment. In depth research may reveal the secret behind this beautiful sword! CONDITION: Very good. Etching is visible but the blade has turned to a medium gray patina. This hilt and all brass furniture appear to have been lightly polished to enhance the high spots in the cast relief. Grip is tarnished and scabbard dark but without dents or creases. 4-50975 CW6 (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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