4396 - CIVIL WAR SWORD, PRESENTATION GRADE TIFANNY PRESENTED TO A KILLED-IN-ACTION OFFICER.
This outstanding presentation grade Tiffany Sword is inscribed on both the back of the guard and on the top mount. This sword is truly rare in that such a high-grade Tiffany is usually found in excellent condition as they were highly prized as keepsakes. Captain A. A. Donald of the famed "Excelsior Brigade" obviously thought his presentation should be used in battle out of respect to the members of his command who gave him this magnificent gift. It is almost certain that Donalds carried this sword when mortally wounded AUGUST 16-SEPTEMBER 2, 1862.--Campaign in Northern Virginia. No.79.--Report of Capt. M. William Burns, Seventy-third New York Infantry, of engagement at Kettle Run and battle of Groveton. HDQRS. FOURTH REGIMENT, EXCELSIOR BRIGADE, Camp near Alexandria, Va., September 5, 1862. COLONEL: "I have the honor to report that the command of this regiment devolved upon me about 5 o'clock on the afternoon of August 27,1862, by Capt. A. A. Donalds (previously in command, Colonel Brewster having been left in Alexandria) being carried from the field mortally wounded. Captain Donalds died on the 29th, after the amputation of his leg. By his death the regiment and the service lose one of their most brave and gallant officers-- one who was always at his post and ready for any and all duties required of him". I am, colonel, very respectfully, yours, &c. M. WM. BURNS, Captain Company A, Commanding Regiment. Col. NELSON TAYLOR, Commanding Excelsior Brigade.

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4326 - CONFEDERATE SWORD BY W. J. McELROY OF MACON, GEORGIA. IDENTIFIED TO LIEUTENANT R. W. CRAVEN OF GEORGIA.
This original Confederate Foot Officers Sword is in very good condition considering it has not been in its scabbard for some time. The grip is fine and retains all of its wrap and wire. The blade tip is worn but the etching is very fine retaining most of the maker name and a bold, strong etch to the owner, "Lieut. R. W. Craven". R. W. Craven mustered into the 1st Georgia Volunteer Infantry in March of 1861. After a short stint in Florida, this unit moved up to Virginia and served under Garnett & Jackson, then during Lee's Cheat Mountain Campaign was attached to General D.S. Donelson's Brigade. In December, they moved to Lynchburg and Winchester and then back to Georgia where their 1 year term had come to an end in March of '62. Craven then mustered into The 1st Confederate Infantry, Georgia Volunteers or 36th Georgia Infantry and served with them until February of 1863 when promoted to Lieutenant in Company "A" of the 64th Georgia Infantry. He fought and was wounded (as a Captain at or about the time of the Battle of Olustee) and after this battle the 64th Georiga was transferred to the Army of Northern Virginia in early May of 1864. The regiment was placed under the command of General Ambrose P. Hill and ordered to relieve Hill's Pickett stationed on Swift Creek. Eventually the unit was placed again under the command of General Beauregard and took a prominent part in the siege of Petersburg through the summer of 1864. By June its strength was down to 400 from its original 800. A major engagement ensued on June 21, when the Federal assaulted Battery 16. There were thirty miles of trenches around Petersburg. Assisted by the 25th and 44th Tennessee, the 64th Georgia Regiment repulsed the attack and captured most of the Federal force. The 64th Georgia also was involved in the famous Battle of the Crater during the siege of Petersburg, Va. on June 30, 1864. I could find no further information on Craven after March of 64. He may have been lost in the Battle for the Crater. The remnants of the 64th Georiga surrendered at Appomattox in April 1865.

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4284 - CIVIL WAR AMES LIGHT ARTILLERY SABER AND DOCUMENT / PHOTO ARCHIVE OF PVT. BUEL BUTLER, 25TH OHIO LIGHT ARTILLERY.
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4276 - CIVIL WAR CAVALRY OFFICERS SABRE PRSENTED TO JAMES M. SCHOONMAKER, WINNER OF THE CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR.
During the summer of 1864, the upcoming presidential election greatly affected Union army strategy. Abraham Lincoln's Republican administration met a severe threat from the Democrats, led by General George B. McClellan. Lincoln feared a major engagement just weeks before the elections could result in a loss for the Army, and himself. U. S. Grant and Phil Sheridan thought differently and planned an attempt to "once-and-for-all" clear out the Shenandoah Valley that had been a Confederate strong point for troop movements, reconnaissance and supplies. Opequon or Third Winchester, fought 19 September 1864, was the largest and most desperately contested battle of the Civil War in the Shenandoah Valley, resulting in more than 9,000 casualties. The battle raged furiously at several points along the battle lines for an entire day. During the height of the battle in the late afternoon, Colonel James M. Schoonmaker of the 14th Pennsylvania Cavalry detected weakness to the left of the Confederate lines where an earthen fort anchored the enemy on the highest ground. Siezing the initiative as Custer and other young Cavalry commanders had done throughout the previous year, Schoonmaker ordered his troops to prepare to launch an attack that had never been attempted during the war. Under a hail of gunfire, musketry and shot & shell, the entire brigade consisting of Schoonmakers 14th Pennsylvania, the 8th Ohio, and the 22nd Pennsylvania began an assault on the earthen compound known as Fort Alabama or "Star Fort" on the left and weakening side of the Confederate line. With Schoonmaker on his white charger at the lead and probably raising this very sword above his head, he led the first charge ever attempted over such a fort with his entire brigade. With their blades glistening in the sun and colors running across the entire front of their line, Schoonmaker's brigade of Averell's division repeatedly attacked the fortified Confederate Infantry armed with 8 big guns and outlying rifle trenches who lied in wait and were supported by Munford's Cavalry. On the final charge, Schoonmaker led his troopers over the walls, overrunning the works where the CS infantry began to break and withdraw to another line about 150 yards to the rear. The sound of Union cavalry pounding in their ears spread panic all along the Confederate line, and soldiers began streaming and ``whirling through Winchester.'' in full retreat. During the event, seven Federal horseman captured Confederate battle flags, each earning a Medal of Honor. Schoonmaker was also awarded the same honor several years later for his heroism and daring on September 17th. The battle was a turning point of the war in the Valley, marking the rise of Sheridan and the decline of Confederate power. Together with General William T. Sherman's capture of Atlanta on September 2, Northern hopes were revived and breathed new life into the Lincoln administration allowing the war to continue to Union victory in 1865. This magnificent saber is of the rarest of patterns with the French designed "Cente Guard" face to the hilt. It consists of a huge, spread-winged Federal Eagle on a silver shield that is set into a medallion bordered with laurel. The grip is fabricated of sheet silver. The spectacular scabbard is etched for its entire length on the right hand side with c-scrolls in arabesque patterns that are only broken with displays of "stands of arms". The blade is very fine and stamped "Horstmann". The presentation reads "Col. Jas. M. Schoonmaker, from a friend".

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4226 - AMES 1850 STAFF & FIELD OFFICERS SWORD, EARLY PRODUCTION.
This Ames Sword is a rare bird with the early etching and early extra-wide scabbard. The hilt and mounts retain 90 - 95% original bright gold-gilt with the basket covering an excellent shark-skin grip. The blade is excellent as well, showing all of its original etching, most of its frosty backround and only the slightest little spots of staining and age. The scabbard body retains nearly all of its original brown lacquer finish. This sword should be appreciated for what it is, the rare early version of the model 1850, not the later, narrower model with blued scabbard. It is outstanding for this model. It is also priced to sell and a great addition to any American Sword Collection.

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4214 - TIFFANY CIVIL WAR SWORD. PRESENTATION GRADE FOOT OFFICERS MODEL.
This Tiffany Foot Officers Sword is a presentation grade offering. It is certainly not their highest grade, but with a silver grip and beautifully hand engraved mounts, it is beautiful, extremely rare and would make a great addition to any Civil War Sword Collection, especially one with a focus on the products of Tiffany, arguably the finest sword maker of the period. Near mint blade, 80% gold gilt and a leather scabbard, it is featured in John Thillmann's excellent book on Civil War Officers Swords.

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4207 - CIVIL WAR SWORD, AMES STAFF & FIELD OFFICERS SWORD.
Ames staff & field Officers swords are of the most popular of Civil War collectibles. This example is in excellent, untouched condition showing a near mint blade, 90%+ of its original blue-ish lacquer finish to the scabbard body and most of the original gold gilt to its hilt and mounts.

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4194 - AMES MILITIA OFFICERS SWORD OF COLONEL ALLEN GRANGER BRADY, 17TH CONNECTICUT INFANTRY, WITH FULL NOTARIZED DOCUMENTATION.
This is an excellent condition sword displaying 95% original gold-gilt finish on its brass scabbard, mounts and helmet-pommel hilt. The mother-of-pearl grip is excellent and the blade shows all of its original etch with some generalized hazing to its bright polish, easily capable of being cleaned to near mint. The sword is over-all excellent but does show evidence of use and carry. Granger served with distinction throughout the war with the 17th, seeing action in major battles to include Chancellorsville and Gettysburg where as Major, Granger took command of his regiment and was wounded near Barlow's Knoll on July 2nd, 1863. The sword is accompanied with an affidavit, signed and notarized by the great-great-grand-daughter of Brady, who attests that this is indeed Granger's sword as handed down through the generations and to her possession. This is a fine example of Civil War and especially, "Battle of Gettysburg" history.

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4129 - CIVIL WAR SWORD, OFFICERS MODEL WITH HISTORICAL INSCRIPTION AS PRESENTED TO WILLIAM T. WILHITE, 5TH IOWA CAVALRY.
This is a very good condition Officers Sword presented to Wilhite by the members of Company C, 5th Iowa Cavalry in which he served from September of 1861 until the summer of 1865. This unit served throughout Tennessee and Georgia during the war. I have not done any research on this sword other than a regimental service record. The sword is a fine import with German Silver grip in really nice condition. The blade shows all of its etching and the scabbard is sound with some crust just starting to grow on it that could probably be carefully cleaned. This is a very nice sword for the price and identified weapons from Iowa are very difficult to acquire.

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4102 - CONFEDERATE SWORD, LIKELY TENNESSEE OR GEORGIA STYLE FOOT OFFICERS SWORD.
This is a fairly good condition Confederate Foot Officers sword with a single unstopped fuller to the brown patinaed and blunted blade. It retains very nice leather covered grips with original twisted brass-wire anchoring. The guard is loose at the pommel and should be tightened. This is most likely a College Hill product. Can't beat this price with a stick.

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3423 - CIVIL WAR PRESENTATION SWORD TO MAJOR GENERAL SOOY SMITH.
General Sooy Smith was a favorite of both General U.S. Grant and General W.T. Sherman serving as Commanding Officer of the 1st Division 16th Army Corps during the Vicksburg Campaign, Chief of Cavalry - Department of the Tennessee July to October of 1863 and as Chief of Cavalry Military Division of the Mississippi - October to July of 1864. This sword is a spectacular example of the high grade staff and field swords that were made-up from imported Clauberg parts. Please refer to pages 499 & 500 of Civil War Army Swords for additional images and details of this sword. It was presented to General Sooy Smith by the Officers of the 13th Regt of Ohio Volunteers, his first regiment and with whom he fought until his elevation to General Officer. The hilt and scabbard have a heavily applied gilt finish with a cast silver grip and applied semi precious jewels on both the grip and in the eyes of the Eagle head quillon. The scabbard mounts are wide cast and chased to resemble long tendrils of foliate but from a distance resemble golden icicles with an extremely rich overall appearance. The hilt and scabbard are likely made from Clauberg parts imported by Bailey & Company who were retailers of fine military goods. The cast silver grip (possibly German Silver) appears to be American made and the stones indicate the likely assembly by Bailey, who was known for this specific embellishment. The sword was definitely assembled and finished in the US. The blade is wonderfully etched with martial themes. This is a rarely seen and very richly appointed presentation sword to a President Lincoln appointed and congressionally approved General Officer with great Civil War history. For the very finest institutional, museum or personal collection.

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3414 - TIFFANY SWORD, PRESENTATION GRADE, OF LT. COLONEL ENOCH JOHNSON, 2ND VERMONT VOLUNTEER INFANTRY.
This is unquestionably, one of the finest swords we have ever offered and only the second or third of this Tiffany pattern ever discovered. I have seen only one other and that was cased with accessories that sold at auction a few years ago for nearly $150,000.00. The condition of this example is far superior, as it retains 99% original gold gilt to the hilt and scabbard. The blade shows some light spotting and staining but is very fine condition-wise. Enoch Johnson and the 4th Vermont (who prented him this sword) had a spectacular history serving in virtually every major battle in the Army of the Potomac. The 2nd Regiment was organized at Burlington and there mustered into the U. S. service on June 20, 1861. It was attached to Howard's brigade, Heintzelman's Division, with which it fought at Bull Run on July 21. It was next sent to Chain bridge for guard duty along the Potomac, and assisted in the construction of Forts Marcy and Ethan Allen. In September it was formed with the 4th and 5th Vermont regiments into the Vermont Brigade, the 2nd brigade of Smith's division. It was ordered to Newport News and participated in the Peninsular campaign. It was in action at Young's Mills, Lee's Mills and Williamsburg. In the organization of the 6th Corps, the Vermont Brigade, to which had been added the 6th Vt., became the 2nd brigade, 2nd division. On June 26 it shared in the battle of Golding's farm and in the Seven Days' battles it was repeatedly engaged. It was ordered to Alexandria and to Bull Run late in August. The corps was not ordered into the battle and was next in action at Crampton's Gap and Antietam in September. It fought at Fredericksburg Dec. 13, 1862, after which winter quarters were established near Falmouth and broken for the Chancellorsville battles in May, where the 6th Corps made a gallant charge upon the heights. It fought at Gettysburg, and from Aug. 14 to Sep. 13, 1863, the brigade was stationed in New York to guard against rioting and then rejoined the corps. Winter quarters were occupied with the Army of the Potomac near the Rapidan and a large number of members of the regiment reenlisted. The command continued in the field as a veteran organization and broke camp May 4, 1864, for the Wilderness campaign. On the opening day of the fight at the Wilderness, Col. Stone was killed and Lt. Col. Tyler fatally wounded, our man Johnson taking command. A number of the bravest officers and men perished in the month following, during which the Vermont Brigade fought valiantly day after day with wonderful endurance, at the famous "bloody angle" at Spotsylvania, at Cold Harbor (Johnson being cited for gallantry) and in the early assaults on Petersburg. On July 10 it formed a part of the force ordered to hasten to Washington to defend the city against Gen. Early, and shared in the campaign in the Shenandoah Valley which followed - the fatiguing marches and counter-marches and then the battles of Charlestown, Fisher's Hill, Winchester and Cedar Creek, where Johnson was again sighted for gallantry while leading his regiment. During the last named battle the brigade held its ground when it seemed no longer tenable and only withdrew when it was left alone. Returning with the 6th Corps to Petersburg in December, it participated in the charge on March 25, 1865, and the final assault April 2, after which it joined in the pursuit of Lee's army and was active at the battle of Sailor's Creek, April 6, where it is said to have fired the last shot of the 6th Corps. The service of the 2nd closed with participation in the grand review of the Union armies at Washington. The total strength of the regiment was 1,858 and the loss by death 399, of which number 224 were killed or died of wounds and 175 from other causes. In his well-known work on 'Regimental Losses," Col. Fox mentions the 2nd Vt. infantry among the "three hundred fighting regiments" of the Union army. Johnson began his career as a 2nd Lieutenant and rose to the rank of Lt. Colonel, commanding the Regiment in several engagements. A fighter throughout the war, Johnson earned this sword and the accolades that were given with it. The sword comes with muster sheets, additional documentation and a Regimental History of the 4th Vermont. Another museum quality piece for a top Civil War Collection, public or private.

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3400 - CIVIL WAR SWORD, AMES FOOT OFFICERS SWORD.
Ames Foot officers Sword. This is an excellent condition Ames Foot showing 95% original gold gilt, an excellent blade retaining all of its frosty finish and a near perfect scabbard with high gloss finish showing minor nicks and scuffs. These are getting extremely difficult to find in this high condition.

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3399 - PRESENTATION CIVIL WAR SWORD, CASED WITH ALL ACCESSORIES AND RARE, CARVED IVORY GRIPS.
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3365 - TIFFANY CAVALRY OFFICERS SABRE (UNMARKED). PRESENTATION GRADE AND HISTORICALLY INSCRIBED TO ALFRED ABEEL, 4TH MICHIGAN CAVALRY.
This fine sword is one from 3 seperate collections of 12 - 15 Cavalry Officers Sabres that I purchased recently and are for sale on the following pages. When this many Cavalry Officers Sabres are available, they almost appear to be common, but that is far from the truth. These presentation Grade Sabres are regarded by most collectors as the top-of-the-food-chain in Civil War Presentation Arms. There are probably 20 or more presentation Infantry swords out there for every Cavalry sabre. If you search the net today, I doubt you'd find fifteen others for sale on the entire internet. They are rare and we've got a slew of them to choose from. There is no artifact that evokes more romanticism of the Civil War Charge than this type of sabre. From Custer leading the Wolverines in his multiple charges at Gettysburg to Schoonmaker overrunning the earthen Star Fort at Winchester and winning the Medal of Honor, the vision of the Cavalry Officer at the front of his Brigade or Regiment with sabre pointed forward is engrained in the mind of every Civil War enthusiast. If you don't currently own one of these fine sabres, I hope you'll take a look at this one, and the following ones we have to offer. They are all priced reasonably and ready to ship. This particular example is a great, big model 1840 type Cavalry Officers sabre and there is no question that it was manufactured early in the war by Tiffany & Company. It is inscribed "Presented to Capt. A. Abeel, by the non-comm'nd Officers & Privates of Co. H, 4th Mich. Cav.'ly". Abeel saw much of the hottest action with the 4th Michigan, being captured at Nashville is 1862 and wounded at Chickamauga in August of 1863. What's particularly nice about this sword is although in fine condition, it appears to have been carried and used in action during the war which is extremely unusual in that most officers would send such a sword home and use a field grade sabre in battle. Not Abeel. This sword appears to have been proudly carried for the duration of his service. It has a massive PDL type scabbard that is recorded as the type most often used by Tiffany early in the war and exhibits obvious Tiffany mountings. The hilt is a non-regulation, imported stand-of-arms motif used by Tiffany as well as other assemblers such as Schuyler, Hartley & Graham. The typical French top-strap is of the grotesque mask or Medusa-head casting pictured in John Thillmann's books. The grip is of sharkskin and shows shrinkage. The massive 1840 sized blade is a light grey patina showing all of its etching to include battle scenes on both sides and patriotic motifs. The mounts and hilt show generous traces of gold gilt. A great sword from an officer in a great unit who was wounded in a major battle. Also of interest is the fact that comrades of Irwin, a detachment of the 4th, participated in the pursuit and capture of Jefferson Davis at Irwinville.

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3352 - TIFFANY SWORD, STAFF & FIELD OFFICERS CIVIL WAR SWORD, PRESENTATION GRADE.
This is an absolutely outstanding Tiffany Staff & Field with Collins marked blade. It is beautiful. Although there are no other marks, it is most certainly a product constructed by Tiffany that was sold to a dealer/vender for marketing. It has a classic Tiffany style silver grip that is identical to those on Tiffany products and as most are aware, Tiffany used Collins as its main supplier of high quality blades, even on its finest presentation grade swords. The blade is excellent with beautiful etching and the German silver scabbard is adorned with chaised decorative mounts. Mounts and hilt retain almost all of the original gold-gilt. A REALLY NICE SWORD, PRICED RIGHT.

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3342 - CIVIL WAR CAVALRY SABRE IDENTIFIED TO CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENT EDWARD P. TOBIE.
This might be one of the most interesting items I've had in a long time and if it fits your needs or desires, you might buy a dandy addition to your collection at a very economical price. I hope it finds a good home in a personal or museum collection. This is an 1860 Ames enlistedman's cavalry sabre (dated 1863) that is ID'd to Pvt. Edward Parsons Tobie. It resides in a Confederate scabbard manufactured at Keenansville, NC., an unlikely and most interesting marriage. It is 100% original and in "as-found" condition, having been purchased at an obscure little auction house in south-western Virginia or North Carolina a few years ago. I purchased it from the auction buyer. I guarantee its authenticity 100% to the expert of your choice. Tobie entered the service as a private in Company G of the 1st Maine Cavalry in October of 1861 and the 1st Maine is recognized as one of the finest Cavalry Regiments that served during the Civil War. They saw action in most of the big ones to include Middletown, South Mountain, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Rappahannock Station, Brandy Station, Aldie, Middleburg, Upperville, Gettysburg, Shepherdstown, Sulphur Springs, Mine Run, about Richmond, Old Church, Todd's Tavern, Ground Squirrel Church, Hawes' Shop, Cold Harbor, Trevilian Station, St. Mary's Church, Deep Bottom, Reams' Station, Wyatt's Farm, Boydton Road, etc. and so-on, losing over 170 killed or mortally wounded men and officers. A short search on the net would impress any fan of the Civil War. Private Tobie participated in nearly every battle being wounded several times. He was wounded and captured at Brandy Station. I believe the configuration of this unusual artifact to be the result of only two scenario's. 1 - Tobie's Ames Sabre was captured with him or picked up off the battlefield and married to the Keenansville scabbard for subsequent use by a Confederate Cavalryman, or 2-Tobie married his sword to a captured scabbard that had a special significance to him. The true story may never be known. Regardless, it is a very historical collectible as Tobie went on to win a war-time Congressional Medal of Honor. Lieutenant T. Little, adjutant of the First Maine Cavalry, was wounded in the first charge of General Smith's Third Brigade on the 6th, and shortly after his successor, Lieutenant J. W. Poor, met a like fate, whereupon Colonel Cilly detailed Sergeant Tobie to assume the duties of adjutant. Just as the regiment started on the final charge that day which resulted so disastrously for the enemy a bullet pierced Tobie's foot and threw him to the ground. With great difficulty he hobbled to the rear, but upon recovering his horse, which had been caught by the colonel's orderly, he mounted it and started for the field hospital, where he had his wound bandaged. The surgeon advised him to stay in the rear, but finding his wound not to be serious he rejoined his regiment, reaching it in time to go on a scout through the woods. The regiment was on the march early next day, the plucky sergeant with it, and though his foot pained him greatly he did not hesitate and stay behind when the charge into the village of Farmville was made. He rode at the front of the second battalion with Major Hall, and dashing through the village put to rout a superior force of the enemy. In this charge Sergeant Tobie was again wounded, the bullet passing through his leg, killing his horse; but upon finding that the wound was not serious, he had it bandaged and a second time rejoined his regiment, having in the meantime procured another horse. That night found him with his regiment on its march to Appomattox, where for a third time he was, in a wounded condition, engaged with the enemy. After the war, Tobie authored the regimental history for the 1st Maine. I have never seen a sword with such a history and Medal-of-Honor label at a price that I felt was attainable to a good portion of my clientele. I wish we could all own one but unfortunately, we all know that's not possible. It is my hope that whoever purachases this fine artifact will have it displayed proudly.

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3335 - CIVIL WAR MOUNTED FOOT OFFICERS SWORD, INSCRIBED WITH CHANCELLORSVILLE AND GETTYSBURG HISTORY.
This is a good condition Horstmann Foot Officers sword inside of an Ames Scabbard and it has been that way since it's period of use. The sword was purchased by me a few years ago from a family that picked it up from a neighbor and didn't feel they needed any documentation on the sword as it was identified with inscription. I have had this for a couple of years now and once pictured it on this website but took it down when I found the history associated with it. It is inscribed on the pommel, "Lieut. Geo. T. Chase, 20th Mass. Inf'y". It is in very good, solid condition with all of its original etching showing and traces of gold gilt in protected areas. Chase was in 3 separate units during the Civil War to include the 2nd Mass. that saw heavy action at Cedar Mountain, Antietam, Chancellorsville and Gettysburg among others. He was then in the Veteran Reserve Corps for 4 months before joining the 20th Mass. where he saw further action. Chase was no wall-flower as he was wounded in action at both Chancellorsville and Gettysburg. A great, untouched sword with outstanding patina and an even better war record on the soldier that carried it. This sword comes with a framed albumen photo of Chase with this sword.

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3299 - CIVIL WAR SWORD, HORSTMANN CAVALRY OFFICER'S SABER.
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3295 - CIVIL WAR CAVALRY OFFICERS SABER, PRESENTAION INSCRIBED AND IDENTIFIED TO CAPTAIN CALVIN SPRINGER, 14TH PENNSYLVANIA CAVALRY.
cAVALRY OFFICERS SABER. This is another massive 1840 style Cavalry Officers Sabre and it is in fine condition. It's huge etched blade is in excellent condition showing patriotic motifs and scrolling. It has a plain iron scabbard that was probably originally finished in the bright and is now a light grey patina with some staining. The scabbard looks much better in person than in the photos. The mounts and hilt show generous amounts of their original gold gilt and the grip is near excellent. Springer was the sheriff of Uniontown, Pa. at the outbreak of the war and mustered Company F of his regiment. He was promptly elected its captain which he served as until his discharge in January of 1864. The 14th saw good action throughout its service culminating with its famous charge that overan Star Fort at Winchester for which its Colonel, James M. Schoonmaker won the Medal of Honor. Further research should be performed on Springer.

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3270 - CIVIL WAR SWORD - EXTREMELY IMPORTANT PRESENTATION SWORD OF J. WILLIAM HOFFMAN.
In the world of Civil War Artifacts Collecting, this might be one of the most Iconic artifacts ever offered for sale in terms of its association with the greatest battle of that struggle, GETTYSBURG. The westernmost ridge temporarily separated the opposing forces. As Hoffman reached the crest of the middle ridge, he saw a line of battle approaching far to his right and 'just rising to the crest of the swell west of the one we were on.' Brigadier General Cutler, in a letter to Pennsylvania's Governor Curtain, later described the moment. "The atmosphere being a little thick [smoke form the cavalry skirmish]. I took out my glasses to examine the enemy. Being a few paces in the rear of Colonel Hoffman, he turned to me an inquired 'Is that the enemy?' My reply was 'Yes". Turning to his men he commanded 'Ready, right oblique, aim, fire!', and the Battle of Gettysburg was opened.". His military history is as follows; With the outbreak of civil war in April 1861, Hofmann was quick to offer his services to his country. Less than a week after the capitulation of Fort Sumter, Hofmann was mustered into service as a captain in the three-month 23rd Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry. The 23rd spent most of its time in service in the Shenandoah Valley, serving under General Robert Patterson, but seeing no substantial action. In the summer of 1861, after having been mustered out of the 23rd Pennsylvania, Hofmann helped raise and organize the 56th Pennsylvania, a three-year unit, and in October he reentered service as the regiment’s lieutenant-colonel. Remaining at Camp Curtin in Harrisburg for the next six months, the 56th then traveled south to Virginia but did not see any major combat until the Second Battle of Bull Run, fought during the final days of August 1862. Here, in their baptism by fire, the men of the 56th sustained heavy losses, including its colonel, Sullivan Meredith, who fell gravely wounded on the first day’s battle. After Meredith’s wounding, command of the regiment devolved upon Hofmann. With George McClellan’s reorganization of the Army of the Potomac in early September 1862, the 56th Pennsylvania formed part of General Abner Doubleday’s brigade, in John Hatch’s First Corps division. Hofmann continued at the helm of his regiment until the September 14, 1862, battle at South Mountain. As the 56th entered the battle late in the day, Hofmann saw division commander John Hatch being carried to rear, seriously wounded. Command of the division then fell upon Doubleday, who, in turn, handed command of his brigade over to its senior colonel, William Wainwright of the 76th New York. After Wainwright fell wounded just a short time later, Hofmann assumed command of the brigade, which he commanded three days later at Antietam. Crossing the Antietam Creek on the afternoon of September 16, Hofmann’s brigade took up position on the extreme right of the First Corps line. Early the following morning, as Doubleday’s division advanced south along the Hagerstown Turnpike and engaged Stonewall Jackson’s men in the West Woods and the Cornfield, Hofmann’s men were held in reserve, with orders to support the First Corps artillery. They remained in this position for most of the day, and as a result, suffered little loss. Indeed, total casualties in Hofmann’s brigade at the battle of Antietam numbered just ten men wounded. Two months following the battle of Antietam, on November 11, 1862, Hofmann reassumed command of the 56th Pennsylvania upon the return of Colonel Wainwright, who had recovered from his South Mountain wound. At the battle of Fredericksburg, Hofmann’s regiment was only lightly engaged, suffering few casualties. In January 1863 Hofmann was at last promoted to the rank of colonel, after having led a regiment and even a brigade at the rank of lieutenant-colonel since August 1862. Again held in reserve at Chancellorsville in May 1863, Hofmann’s shining moment of the war came two months later at Gettysburg. Leading the advance of the First Corps on July 1, Hofmann’s men were the first Union infantry on the field and the first to open fire on the advancing legions of Confederate troops under Generals Heth and Pender. In the desperate fighting near the Railroad Cut, Hofmann’s regiment lost 130 men killed, wounded, and missing, 52% of its total number. On July 25, 1863, Colonel Hofmann was ordered to his hometown of Philadelphia with orders to help oversee the implementation of the draft in the city, but was back with his regiment in time to participate in the Mine Run Campaign that fall. During the Overland Campaign in the spring of 1864, Hofmann saw action at the battle of the Wilderness, where his regiment again sustained severe loss, and at Spotsylvania. Following the latter battle, Hofmann was again elevated brigade command. Throughout the summer and fall of 1864, Hofmann led his brigade during the North Anna Campaign, and on the initial assaults at Petersburg. At the battle of Weldon Railroad on August 18, Hofmann’s brigade turned in a distinguished performance and by the end of the day had captured three Confederate battle flags. Although brevetted brigadier general of volunteers on August 1, 1864, for “brave, constant, and efficient services in the battles and marches of the campaign,” Hofmann still held the rank of colonel. After seeing further action at Hatcher’s Run and at Pegram’s Fall in the late summer of 1864, Hofmann tendered his resignation from the army on March 7, 1865, and returned to his home in Philadelphia. Little is known of Hofmann’s post-war career. It is assumed that he returned to his business, which, during his time in the army, was managed by his wife, Margaretta. He did remain active in military affairs, serving for four years as a brigadier general in the Pennsylvania National Guard. Colonel Hofmann died in his seventy-eighth year, on March 5, 1902. He was buried in Philadelphia’s Laurel Hill Cemetery. This magnificent sword is in excellent condition as are most of the accessories. The hilt has a Roman Soldier statued in a shroud of Gold Gilt foilage. The pommel is surrounded with diamond studs and a spread-winged Eagle caps the pommel. The blade is gold gilt Damascus and housed in a solid silver scabbard with a spectacular presentation inscription dated June of 1863 on one side and battle honors on the other, the battles of Beverly Ford and Gettysburg being added to the lower edge. The box is marked with Hoffman's name and unit in India ink on its bottom and their is a presentaion paper inside the case. The case also contains service medals of Hoffman as well as those of his son for service in the Spanish-Amercican War, sword knot, pearl-handled dirk, gold-gilt Eagle-head spurs in their form-fitted compartments complete with straps, 2 sword sashes, one for Colonel and one for General as well as a belt for each rank. In addition, there are two small flags that adorned Hoffman's coach during the Centennial of the Constitution Parade in Philadelphia as well as his inscribed baton from that occassion where he was Chief-of-Staff of the proceedings. All contents are recorded with a notarized letter from the family descendants to complete this set. Simply outstanding.

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3270 - DESCRIPTION ABOVE.
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3135 - ANTIQUE CIVIL WAR SWORD, PRESENTATION GRADE CIVIL WAR CAVALRY OFFICERS SABRE BY CLAUBURG WITH STATUE HILT.
Well, what can I say about this one? Other than the highest grades of Tiffany Swords, this is an absolutely world-class, barn-burner of a sword. Certainly one of the most impressive that any of us will ever lay eyes on. Clauberg products were marketed by most of the major weapons dealers during the Civil War and Schuyler, Hartley and Graham were the likely marketer of this fantastic work of art. It is huge and it is beautiful, with a fantastic Goddess of Liberty Statue Hilt, massive Damascus blade, German silver scabbard and the hilt and mounts are encrusted with amethysts. If you want one of the flashiest swords ever brought to market, this is the ticket. If you like the look of this sword, give us a call.

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3124 - CIVIL WAR STAFF & FIELD OFFICERS SWORD, HISTORICALLY INSCRIBED.
This sword came to us via trade and I found it on the net in an auction from early 2009. The sword is in very good to fine condition and was very dry and dirty when it came in. I added a thin coat of Hoppe's oil and all the crust that was in the cracks and creases turned a nice, dark color that contrasted much better to the dirty, dried-out look. The entire sword is very sound and original. Camp enlisted as a Sergeant in the 4th Ohio on June 6, 1861 and was promoted to 2d Lieut. August 9, 1st Lieutenant June 21, 1862, and Captain March 1, 1863. This sword was obviously presented from the period June 1861 thru February 1863. During Camp's term of service the regiment was engaged initially in West Virginia, and subsequently with the Army of the Potomac, including actions at the major battles of Cedar Creek, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, The Wilderness and Spotsylvania. Fine sword, great history.

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3117 - TIFFANY PRESENTATION WAR SWORD, CIVIL WAR WITH CANNON-BARREL HILT PRESENTED TO MAJOR, AND LATER GENERAL LEMAN W. BRADLEY BY THE 64TH NEW YORK.
As a weapon of high embellishment, this is without doubt, the highest grade sword we have ever offered due to the many features that it encompasses. Tiffany made a number of spectacular swords but perhaps the most intriguing, desirable and most sought after is the cannon-hilt or cannon-barrel gripped sword. There are only 4 known to exist, with all 4 being presented to Officers that attained the minimum rank of Brig. General. This exact sword can be found on page 522 and 523 of Civil War Army Swords by John Thillmann for additional details. From the hilt, one can see the care that went into sculpting a three dimensional cannon barrel in scale, of solid silver. Note also that at the base of the barrel and forming a ferrule are 6 cannon balls, a wonderful design. The pommel is a beautifully formed and lifelike eagle standing on a cannon ball as well. The ribbon in its beak falls onto the knuckle bow and drapes it. The knuckle bow is a draped laurel with Medusa's face at the center. The counter guard is a spectacular relief cast set of flags and drapes with a US Shield superimposed upon the whole—all gilt in polished and frosted gold. The blade is John Orr etched. The scabbard is sterling silver with beautiful large mounts, all gilt. The mounts are of allegorical twisted lightening bolts also found on the knuckle bow of the Model 1860 Staff sword and on Roman Legionaries shields. The drag is relief cast with a cannon as the motif. The condition of the entire sword is "near mint". It is difficult to describe how impressive this sword looks in person. It is massive and appears as a high-art piece of the finest Tiffany Jewelry. All in all, this is a breathtaking and wonderful sword and it should reside in one of the finest American Arms collections as it simply cannot be improved upon! Major Bradley was mustered in as a First Lieutenant and rose to the rank of Colonel throughout the war, being brevetted Brig. Gen. in 1865. He had a spectacular history including being wounded twice, first at Fair Oaks in 1862 and then again at Spottsylvania in 1863. Major Bradley took over the regiment at Gettysburg when the Colonel was wounded and commanded the regiment until he was mustered out in October of 1864. This one won't last long. I HAVE DECIDED TO KEEP THIS SWORD FOR MY OWN COLLECTION AND HAVE PICTURED IT ON THIS WEBSITE FOR FELLOW COLLECTORS TO ENJOY. ONE OF THE FINEST TIFFANY SWORDS EVER OFFERED FOR SALE. THIS SWORD IS FROM THE RICHARD JOHNSON COLLECTION WHICH HAS ITS OWN SECTION ON THIS WEBSITE. TO SEE THE ENTIRE COLLECTION, RETURN TO THE HOME PAGE AND CLICK ON THE GREEN, "RICHARD JOHNSON" ICON. PLEASE NOTE; I am interested in acquiring presentation grade Tiffany Civil War Swords such as this one. If you own or know of a deluxe presentation sword such as this, please feel free to contact me at 216-541-4111, 11AM - 9PM Eastern Time.

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