PRESENTATION GRADE MODEL 1850 STAFF AND FIELD OFFICER’S SWORD.

PRESENTATION GRADE MODEL 1850 STAFF AND FIELD OFFICER’S SWORD. 32” blade, etched panel showing spread wing eagle with ribbon reading “E. Pluribus Unum” surrounded by 20 stars. Blade is also etched “Henry Folsom, St. Louis MO”. Hilt has cast “U.S.” in floral motifs. Eagle head quillion is cast with ruby colored eyes. Extra engraving is present on hilt and pommel. Grip is decorated fluted silver. Iron scabbard with large decorative brass mounts. Drag exhibits 4” soldier in front of two American Flags holding his rifle. Middle mount exhibits wreath with panoply of arms with the word “Union” written on ribbon. Top mount has wreath with drooped wing eagle. Reverse of mounts is engraved with various patriotic shields, floral decoration, and a floral “US”. CONDITION: Blade is clean. Etched panel is deeply engraved and pitted around tip. Silver grip has 1/4” deep dent and a couple of smaller dents. Brass hilt and mounts have been cleaned but still show gilding in protected areas on scabbard. Ex Hank Truslow Collection. 4-54203 JS29 (3,500-4,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	717	$3,450.00	PRESENTATION GRADE MODEL 1850 STAFF AND FIELD OFFICER’S SWORD. 32” blade, etched panel showing spread wing eagle with ribbon reading “E. Pluribus Unum” surrounded by 20 stars. Blade is also etched “Henry Folsom, St. Louis MO”. Hilt has cast “U.S.” in floral motifs. Eagle head quillion is cast with ruby colored eyes. Extra engraving is present on hilt and pommel. Grip is decorated fluted silver. Iron scabbard with large decorative brass mounts. Drag exhibits 4” soldier in front of two American Flags holding his rifle. Middle mount exhibits wreath with panoply of arms with the word “Union” written on ribbon. Top mount has wreath with drooped wing eagle. Reverse of mounts is engraved with various patriotic shields, floral decoration, and a floral “US”. CONDITION: Blade is clean. Etched panel is deeply engraved and pitted around tip. Silver grip has 1/4” deep dent and a couple of smaller dents. Brass hilt and mounts have been cleaned but still show gilding in protected areas on scabbard. Ex Hank Truslow Collection. 4-54203 JS29 (3,500-4,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 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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