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3108 - CIVIL WAR CAVALRY SABRE, OFFICERS PRESENTATION GRADE CAVALRY SABRE BY EMERSON & SILVER AND EMBELLISHED BY J.J. HIRSHBUHL OF LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY.
A Spectacular Emerson & Silver Cavalry Officers Ivory Gripped Presented Saber. Superlatives do not do this saber justice. This saber is on the cover and on page 45 in the color section of Civil War Cavalry and Artillery Sabers. Dick had purchased this saber after the book went to editing so it was too late for it to go into the written manuscript. I was however able to get photos of this spectacular saber before the book went to the printer.
It is likely the finest single sword made by Emerson & Silver during the Civil War or, at least it is the finest one that anyone of sword collecting fraternity made the author aware of over the past 20 years.
To begin with it was presented to Captain James F. Dwight the Provost Marshall of the Department of Missouri by the officers and employees of his office on June 10, 1863. The inscription is on a gold presentation plaque fastened to the scabbard body. The hilt is perfectly over the top in ornamentation but not garish, rather it is rich and handsome.
The pommel, guard and suspension ring mounts are wonderfully intricate casting designs of a fine style of foliate and the drag is also beautifully cast but with a Soldier. In addition, the pommel has a semi-precious stone covering the tang, perhaps a garnet. The ivory grip is carved in a beautifully reeded style having the most wonderful mellow ivory color. The blade is in perfect finish with all of the original frosting and bright etching in E&S style but also with a large size etched trooper on horseback near the ricasso.
This cavalry officer’s presentation grade saber can not be improved upon. It is clearly in the same league with the finest Ames, Clauberg and Tiffany Cavalry Officers sabers and deserves a special stand-out place in someone’s arms collection. Note, the above description by John Thilmann is accurate, but the massive grip of Ivory and other features can also lend one to the conclusion that this sword was further embellished by J.J. Hirshbuhl of Louisville. There are only 2 other Civil War era swords that we are aware of with such a massive and extraordinary grip. One of those two swords is the huge Louis D. Watkins sword that was formerly in the Medicus Collection and pictured on the Medicus book cover. It is also pictured elsewhere on this website as we sold that sword several years ago to a museum. 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.
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3105 - CIVIL WAR SWORD, PRESENTATION GRADE MODEL 1850 OFFICERS SWORD BY HORSTMANN, HISTORICALLY INSCRIBED.
This exact sword is depicted in detail on pages 335 and 336 of Civil War Army Swords. Model 1850 Staff and Field swords in the presentation grade by Horstmann were designed using a creative mixture of materials in a stylistic and rich format. Embellishments were always handsome and well executed. Among the most handsome were the swords with a smooth silver grip that is engraved and with that engraving style continued on to the scabbard mounts tying the whole together. This sword presented to Lieutenant David Barry is one of those swords.
Note the overall handsome appearance of the hilt with its beautifully engraved silver grip and intricately cast guard and pommel, even to the lightening bolt on the rear of the knuckle bow which is a feature of the model 1860 Staff Sword. The guard face without a US or branches follows in the tradition of presentation swords where the artist’s interpretation of what is handsome and not what is regulation governs.
The Clauberg blade is beautifully etched as only Clauberg could execute, with a rich gold wash background. The high grade scabbard is finished in a cordovan toned browned steel. It has wonderful bright gilt and engraved mounts that are further embellished with helmeted Classical Greek warriors in rose gold and finished off with an intricately cast boot style drag.
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3104 - CIVIL WAR OFFICERS SWORD, OUTSTANDING, HIGHEST GRADE SAUERBIER STAFF & FIELD OFFICERS SWORD WITH HISTORICAL PRESENTATION.
“Col. James Biddle from Co. B 71st Ind. Vols 1863”. Sauerbier hilts come in a variety of styles, with this type being a type 3. It is the highest grade of hilt style usually on cavalry sabers but is also occasionally used on Sauerbier infantry officer’s swords as is this example. Stylistically similar sabers (hilts and scabbards) can be found on pages 359-363 of Civil War Cavalry and Artillery Sabers as they all have type three hilt with a silver or pewter grip and scabbards with the double oak leaf and acorn framed mounts and drag, but this exact sword in some detail is found on page 359 of Civil War Army Swords.
This fancy Sauerbier type three hilt was also used by Emerson & Silver although it is believed to be a Sauerbier made element as it is more often seen on their swords and sabers. Pommel caps of these swords have a tang mound covered in the same material as found on the scabbard mount inserts and this is the case here all of the inserts are Mother of Pearl. On this hilt in addition to the Mother of Pearl tang cover carved into a large bust of Washington is also a small Mother of Pearl oval carved insert of a US shield on the heal of the pommel cap. The blade as is sometimes the case with Sauerbier swords is a Clauberg example that retains original etching, frosting and much gold wash. Furthermore, the scabbard has five more Mother of Pearl inserts carved in various Masonic symbols. Couple this with a heavily gilt hilt and scabbard and the whole is a very fine handsome high grade sword.
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3103 - CIVIL WAR SABRE, HIGH GRADE 1860 SAUERBIER CAVALRY OFFICERS SABRE INSCRIBED TO AN OFFICERS OF ARTILLERY.
This sword is in the inimitable style of Sauerbier. Silver pewter grip, gilt cavalry type 3 hilt with inset silver pewter medallions of a women on the pommel covering the tang and a ribbon US on the pommel at the grip. The blade is etched in a Sauerbier style with foliated designs and stands of arms. The scabbard is blue steel with a silver presentation plaque presenting it to Lt. Chas Ducharme by Co H 7th NY Heavy Artillery on Feb 15th of 1863.
The 7th NY Heavy artillery was converted to infantry by General US Grant in his Virginia Campaign in May of 1864. They went into the campaign with over 1,000 men and within 90 days were down to around 300. They fought like hell and took huge losses. Ducharme after one of the engagements noticed a number of bullet holes in his frock coat but none that wounded him. Later at Cold Harbor he was wounded severely. He was made Captain when he returned on March 21 and Major on Jan 10 of 1866.
A book "Carnival of Blood" was written about this regiment and its battle history in Virginia from Washington to Appomattox. Ducharme is of course mentioned—it was a very hard fighting and brave regiment.
$6,975.00 - Reduced to $5,500.00 !
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3102 - CIVIL WAR TIFFANY SWORD, HIGH-GRADE AND HISTORICALLY INSCRIBED.
This high grade Tiffany sword was presented to Captain Stephen Bogardus Jr, by members of the 192nd NYSV on May 10th 1865. He enlisted as a private and rose to Captain and brevet Major by the end of the war. The 192nd had a fine Civil War battle history and Captain Bogardus was involved in all of the regiments’ engagements thus earning the respect of his men and fellow officers. He was presented with a treasured sword because of their respect for his service.
High Grade Tiffany swords have a number of hilt styles as found in the Tiffany Civil War catalog and this example is one of the richest having an eagle quillon. This sword may be found on page 515 of Civil War Army Swords in greater detail then here, but these images give the viewer an idea of the beautiful style and rich color of this wonderful sword. It has a solid silver spiral grip, heavily gilt pommel and guard. The scabbard is silver but overlaid in gilt, with large wonderful acanthus bunch suspension ring mounts and a long boot style drag with fancy drag edge. The blade is etched by the premier blade etcher and designer of the time, John D. Orr, and he lavished his attention to it with not only a beautiful design but also added a fine gold wash to the frosted background. This sword will be a standout in almost any advanced arms collection. 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.
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3091 - CIVIL WAR, PRESENTATION GRADE Clauberg presented to Lt. Mason Gibson of the 2nd NY Vet. Vol. Cavalry.
This wonderful sword comes with an original image in a hard plastic case of Lt Gibson holding this exact sword. Gibson served under General Banks and with Generals Davidson and then Grierson as an officer of the 2nd NY Cav. His major campaign was under Banks on the Red River but he served all over the South during the later period of the War. His has a very fine Civil War history. Having a sword in a photograph of the officer holding it that can be identified as that exact sword is a very rare thing indeed. It is depicted on pages 160 and 161 of Cavalry and Artillery Sabers.
This is a fine high grade sword with a massive hilt composed of a bronze grip relief cast with Lady Liberty and an American Eagle for a pommel. The wonderful guard with eagle fighting a snake is an eye catcher. Furthermore the German silver scabbard mounted with wide and very fancy suspension ring mounts and boot style drag will enhance any collection of American Swords especially as a presented sword to a Cavalry Officer. The presentation is engraved on the obverse face of the top suspension ring mount.
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3071 - CIVIL WAR TIFFANY PRESENTATION SWORD, CASED WITH ACCESSORIES AND MORE.
One of the finest condition Tiffany Swords known by either John Thilmann or myself, this sword was front and center in Dick Johnson's home for many years under a glass case. It is historically inscribed on a mounted silver plaque on the scabbard body as presented to Robert A. Hutchins for gallantry at South Mountain, Antietam and Fredericksburg. The entire sword is near mint with deluxe, gold-gilted hilt (with Roman Soldier Armor Motifs) mounts and drag. The grip and scabbard body are silver. The case contains Hutchins' sword sash and sword belt as well as a gold mounted riding crop, also with inscribed presentation to Hutchins, a gold-bullion sword knot and brass belt plate with the numeral "7", depicting the New York National Guard Unit that presented him with this spectacular sword. I can't say enough about how impressive this sword is in person. Hutchins had great history and there is a large volume of material about him that accompanies the cased sword. Everything about this set is nearly new condition. This is undoubtedly one of the finest Museum Quality Tiffany Swords to come on the market in years. 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.
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3029 - CIVIL WAR, NON-REGULATION STAFF & FIELD OFFICERS SWORD WITH RARE, GOLD WASHED BLADE.
This Non Regulation British Rifle Pattern Clauberg sword is in about as fine condition as could be found on the collectors market. This exact sword is found on page 399 of Civil War Army Swords. The hilt is cut out steel having a back strap with ears and a sharkskin grip. The blade is marked “W. Clauberg Solingen” at the ricasso and retains its wonderful gilt background within the frosted areas. This blade does not have the small single panel etching rather it is etched at least for ½ of the blade showing off this exceptional blade with motifs such as “For Union and Liberty”. The scabbard is brown steel and retains almost all of that original finish with gilt brass suspension rings.
For sword collectors the quality of a sword is often measured by the condition of the blade and in this case the blade is exceptional. The overall sword with this exceptional blade makes this example a rare one among the number of Non-Regulation swords that dome on the market.
$ 4,000.00
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3025 - OUTSTANDING, RARE PRESENTATION GRADE CLAUBERG CAVALRY OFFICERS SABRE WITH FANTASTIC MOTHER-OF-PEARL GRIPS, HISTORICALLY INSCRIBED.
This spectacular presentation grade Clauberg Cavalry Officers Saber was presented to Captain Pryor of the 6th Ohio Volunteer Cavalry. Clauberg Swords except perhaps for those made by Tiffany, generally exhibited the most embellishment of Civil War swords in America during the Civil War. Typically they have very tastefully assembled elements that add up to beautiful swords. This Clauberg Cavalry Officer’s saber is one of the finer examples of Clauberg Art where all of the separate elements add up to an exceptional presentation grade saber.
Depicted and detailed on pages 156 and 157 of Civil War Cavalry and Artillery Sabers this saber has the rarely seen grip of carved mother of pearl studded overall with gold 5 pointed stars that are wonderfully set off against the sparkling white grip. The guard is fancy embellished and engraved, deeply cast and finished in glittering gold. The pommel has a “yung frau’s face” and the tang is covered by an eagle about to take flight. The guard is further embellished by a foliated shell counter guard at the blade ricasso, which is a design element seen on only the highest grade Clauberg swords. The blade is very unusual having a deep double fuller design to the tip, with gold wash in the etching background. The scabbard likely made of German silver is finished in gilt with wide foliated deeply cast and embellished mounts, boot style drag and is presentation engraved on the body between the mounts on the obverse side. Captain Pryor had a fine Civil War history as does the 6th Ohio and this saber is coupled with a photograph of Captain Pryor and other officers of the Regiment. 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.
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2078 - CONFEDERATE CIVIL WAR SWORD, BEAUTIFULL COLLEGE HILL STAFF & FIELD OFFICERS SWORD.
In this condition, this is a really tough sword to find. Excellent grips attached to a beautiful hilt that is a really nice, nut-brown patina with a large splash of original, bright gold gilt on its face that encompasses its large C.S.A. Motif. It's the best, untouched hilt I've ever seen on one of these. I could not get a picture that shows how nice it truly is. The blade retains most all of its original polish with a bold "C.S.A." panel on one side and a flowing 1st National flag on the other. The scabbard is strong and fine with the exception of a crease between the second mount and the drag. All in all, one of the best CH staffs that's ever popped up.
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2072 - CIVIL WAR 1860 AMES CAVALRY OFFICERS SABRE WITH RARE BRASS MOUNTS.
This is an outstanding condition Ames 1860 with the rare brass mountings and etched blade for officers. It is one of the best we've ever seen and shows a wonderful scabbard that the previous owners took great care of. The blade is a 9.7 on a scale of 10. 97% original gold gilt on all brass with most of that only missing on the top of the pommel. This is about as good as it gets with this rare pattern.
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2067 - TIFFANY CIVIL WAR CAVALRY SABRE WITH HISTORICAL PRESENTATION.
I took over 20 photos of this sword and none of them did it justice. The blade is the BEST I HAVE EVER SEEN ON ANY SWORD, OF ANY ERA. I am still researching this sword and will try to post some better photos. If you love the Civil War Products of Tiffany, you need to call about this sword. The blade gleams as if coated with glass.
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2047 - CIVIL WAR, CONFEDERATE SWORD. HAIMAN, DOG-RIVER CAVALRY SABRE WITH CAPTURE HISTORY.
This is hands-down, the best Haiman I've ever seen and I've owned it for about 6 years since it walked into the Mansfield, Ohio civil War Show. It is nearly flat mint, showing all of its original burgundy paint on the scabbard, a near perfect oil-cloth grip and an excellent blade. It is as perfect as you will ever find. It is field-inscribed very tastefully on top of the pommel cap; Jos. Karr, 3 O. V. C., 1864, the only one I have ever seen that has a dead-nuts real inscription of any kind. Although the 3rd Ohio Cavalry had a great history, Karr was not in the field until October of 1864. He most certainly captured this weapon in the deep South late in the war, soon after its issue. I believe it to be the best that may ever be found, especially with capture history. Some research may uncover exactly where, when and (if one is lucky) who it came from. Stranger things have happened. In any case, I have seen swords ALMOST as good garner $6500 - 7500.00 without any ID. This one is special and for the very best, top-notch Confederate Collector.
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2045 - CIVIL WAR SAUERBIER, HIGH-GRADE, PRESENTATION CAVALRY OFFICERS SABRE OF BREVET BRIG. GENERAL CHARLES A. HOUGHTALING (FIRST ILLINOIS ARTILLERY), HERO OF "THE SLAUGHTER PEN" AT STONES RIVER. TOGETHER WITH HIS STAFF FROCK COAT, SWORD BELT, SWORD SASH AND PILES OF COMPLETE DOCUMENTED HISTORY.
What happens when your strength of character, bravery and actions under the most severe battle conditions save your division from losing a major battle in the Civil War? You get presented a very fine and rare sword from 15 officers from the very regiments whose collective asses you saved. The Battle of Stones River, which was fought near Murfreesboro, Tennessee, occurred in late December of 1862 and lasted through January 2, 1863. The Confederate forces took the Union Army by such surprise here that only one division in the Army of the Cumberland, the third division under General Phil Sheridan, was alert and prepared to fight. The Confederates, headed by troops from Alabama and South Carolina, rushed out of the woods towards Sheridan’s position, only to be met with artillery fire and small arms volleys from the Yankees. However, the defense did not hold and soon the borders of Sheridan’s defense began to collapse. Only his brigade of men from Illinois and Missouri stood strong. Positioned by Sheridan to man key elevations overlooking the battlefield at Stone's River, Houghtaling was ordered to hold his position and rake the enemy with shot and shell at all costs. This he did for what must have seemed endless hours of non-stop action. Throughout the battle Houghtaling raked the Confederate lines with death and destruction, repulsing attack after attack at what has forever since been called "THE SLAUGHTER PEN". With every one of his horses killed, nearly half his men killed or wounded and completely out of ammunition the Confederates were finally able to over-run his position with Houghtalings men defending their ground with everything they had, turning from guns to knives to bare knuckles and even removing their cleaning rods from their muskets and whipping the boys in gray. As they abandoned their guns the retreating men of his command dragged Houghtaling's wounded body down the rocky slopes leaving a trail of his blood the entire length of retreat. Many or most of Houghtalings fellow officers were killed or wounded as were all 3 brigade commanders. Houghtaling was promoted to Major soon thereafter and went on to participate in the Atlanta campaigns to be wounded again at Kennesaw. He was then promoted to Colonel in August of '64 and finally Bvt. Brigadier General for services during the war. His sword is a presentation-grade Sauerbier with fantastic gold-washed scabbard that is florally engraved its full length. It is in excellent to near mint condition as are the other items in the grouping. The coat is a beauty. These items came directly from Houghtalings family to a collector who brought it to the Las Vegas show in the winter of 2008 during the economic scare. One of my contacts bought it for me on the spot and it has remained in my collection to date. The sword alone is worth 17 - 18K, check out the presentation in the second set of photos. It doesn't get much better than this. Great sword, great coat, great history. A letter of authenticity and features from famed sword author John Thillmann comes with this group. See additional photos below for close-ups of this magnificent sword.
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2044 - HOUGHTALING GROUPING. DESCRIPTION ABOVE.
HOUGHTALING GROUPING, SEE DESCRIPTION ABOVE.
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2042 - AMES NAVAL OFFICERS CUTLASS. DATED AND INSPECTED.
Not much to say about this sword. It is one of the rarest of all Ames swords and it is in near mint condition. This is a must for the high-end Ames collectors that wants one of each pattern type.
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2038 - CASED PRESENTATION SWORD OF MAJOR GENERAL THOMAS H. RUGER. WOUNDED AT ANTIETAM, COMMANDER OF A DIVISION AT GETTYSBURG.
If I hadn't recently come across a very fine sword that I consider superior to this one, this sword would not be for sale on this website. I purchased this sword almost a year ago through another dealer as I was unable to attend the auction in which it was presented by the direct descendants. I gladly paid him a 10% premium and was thankful that it was forwarded to me at such a light mark-up. Cased swords are of the rarest of Civil War Collectibles and to find an untouched one right out of the family at an estate sale is right up the collector alley. This sword has basically only been owned by 2 entities in the last 150 years. The Ruger family and myself. Very few hands have even touched it. The sword, case and accouterments are all in excellent to near mint condition with the belt being the finest I have ever seen. The buckle is virtually perfect. I de-greased the sword and buckle to reveal a staggeringly bright gilt finish to the hilt, mounts and plate-face. The scabbard body (although dent-free) did not hold its plating as well as the mounts and shows about 50% gilt. The blade and case interior are near mint. The set is beautiful and very impressive. The coin silver plaque on the lid of the case is inscribed "Col. Thos. H. Ruger" and the sword is inscribed "Presented by the Officers of the 3rd Regmt. Wis. Vols. to their Col. Thos. H. Ruger, Feby. 18, 1862." The scabbard inscription looks rather crude to the layman, but is guaranteed to be 100% original and to the period in all respects. It has been examined by most major sword experts that have seen this type of inscription on other original swords and the set comes with a letter of authenticity from myself and famed sword author John H. Thillmann. Ruger's history is nothing short of outstanding. He was born in New York, and graduated from the U. S. Military Academy July 1, 1854, when he was appointed brevet second lieutenant Corps of Engineers. He served at New Orleans, Louisiana, in 1854-55, and resigned from the service April 1, 1855.
Hhe again entered the service as lieutenant-colonel of the Third Wisconsin Volunteers, serving in command of his regiment in operations in Maryland and the Shenandoah Valley from July, 1861, to August, 1862, in the mean time having been promoted colonel of his regiment, to date from August 20, 1861.
Colonel Ruger was engaged in combat of Winchester, May 25, 1862; advance to Little Washington, Virginia, July, 1862; in the Northern Virginia campaign, being engaged in the battle of Cedar Mountain, August 9, 1862; in the Maryland campaign (Army of the Potomac), being engaged in the battle of Antietam (there wounded), and subsequent march to Falmouth, Virginia.
He was appointed brigadier-general U. S. Volunteers November 29, 1862, and commanded a brigade in the Twelfth Corps, Army of the Potomac, in the Rappahannock campaign, being engaged in the battle of Chancellorsville, May 2-4, 1863; in the Pennsylvania campaign, being engaged in the battle of Gettysburg (where he commanded a division), July 1-3, 1863. He participated in suppressing the draft-riots in New York City, August to September, 1863, and when that trouble ceased was on duty in Tennessee, October, 1863, to April, 1864. He was then assigned to the command of a brigade of the Twentieth Corps in the invasion of Georgia, being engaged in the battles of Resaca, May 15, 1864, New Hope Church, May 25, 1864; action of Kulp House, June 22, 1864; combat of Peach-Tree Creek, July 20, 1864, and in numerous skirmishes on the march from May to July, 1864; siege of Atlanta, July 22 to September 2, 1864, and occupation of Atlanta, September 2 to November 8, 1864. He commanded a division of the Twenty-third Corps in the Tennessee campaign against the rebel army of General Hood, November 15 to December 8, 1864, being engaged in operations about Columbia and battle of Franklin, Tennessee, November 30, 1864.
He then organized the First Division of the Twenty-third Corps, and was in command of. his division in the operations in North Carolina, being engaged in the movement up the Neuse River, February to March, 1865; action at Wier's Fork, near Kinston, March 10, 1865; surrender of the insurgent army under General J. E. Johnston at Darien Station, April 26, 1865, and in command of the Department and District of North Carolina, June 27, 1865, to September 1, 1866, when he was mustered out of the volunteer service, having been reappointed in the U. S. Army, with the rank of colonel of the Thirty-third Infantry, July 28, 1866.
General Ruger was brevetted major-general U. S. Volunteers November 30, 1864, for gallant and meritorious services at the battle of Franklin, and brevet brigadier-general U. S. Army, March 2, 1867, for gallant and meritorious services at the battle of Gettysburg.
While in command of his regiment at Atlanta, he was made provisional governor of the State of Georgia from January 13 to July 4, 1868, and was in command of the District of Alabama to February 1, 1869. He was transferred to the Eighteenth Infantry March 15, 1869.
General Ruger commanded the Department of the South from March 5 to May 31, 1869, and, after serving with his regiment until September 1, 1871, was detailed as superintendent of the U. S. Military Academy, where he remained until September 1, 1876; he was then placed in command of the Department of the South to July 1, 1878. He commanded Fort Assinaboine, together with the District of Montana, to October 1, 1879, and then commanded the District of Montana to May 13, 1885. He commanded his regiment and the post of Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, and the Infantry and Cavalry School of Application from June 29, 1885, to April 8, 1886, when he was appointed brigadier-general U. S. Army March 19, 1886, and assigned to the command of the Department of the Missouri, remaining to May 4, 1886, and then transferred to the Department of Dakota, which command he retained until April, 1891, when he was transferred to the command of the Military Division of the Pacific. The military divisions being discontinued in July, 1891, General Ruger was assigned to the command of the Department of California, which he now retains. This will be a tough sword to improve upon. PROVENANCE; THOMAS H. RUGER TO RUGER FAMILY TO MICHAEL SIMENS. This sword comes with a copy of a signed letter of provenance from the Ruger family and one from myself.
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2035 - HORSTMANN HIGH GRADE PRESENTATION SWORD PRESENTED TO MEDAL-OF-HONOR WINNER, COLONEL JACOB G. FRICK.
Nothing much needs to be said about this sword in terms of its grade and condition. It is one of the highest grade patterns produced by Horstmann and it is nearly flat mint. All the gold gilt on the hilt and mounts, all the brown lacquer finish to the scabbard and minty blade & etching. It displays 3 panel insets with engraved patriot scenes surrounded by exquisite heavily gilted gold mounts. Jacob Frick was born in Northumberland County on January 23, 1825, the ninth of sixteen children, fourth-generation descendants of a Swiss immigrant who had settled in Pennsylvania in the 1700s. As a youth, instead of joining his family's boat-building business, Frick went to Canton, Ohio, to learn printing. In June 1846, he was commissioned as a third lieutenant in the 3rd Ohio Infantry with the outbreak of the Mexican War, serving with gallantry in several engagements. After the war ended, Frick was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the 11th U.S. Infantry. He married in 1850 and garrisoned at a number of army bases across the country. Later in the decade, he served as assistant instructor of infantry tactics at Fort McHenry in Baltimore. Frick was a delegate to the 1860 Republican National Convention, where Abraham Lincoln received the presidential nomination.
When war erupted, Frick was commissioned as the lieutenant colonel of the 96th Pennsylvania and fought in the Peninsula Campaign with notable gallantry at Gaines Mill, for which he was presented this sword as recorded in the Regimental History. On July 29, 1862, he became colonel of the 129th Pennsylvania (who also presented him with an even higher grade, cased Tiffany presentation sword as recorded in the Regimental History of the 129th Pa.) Major General Joseph Hooker ordered Frick to lead the last charge at Fredericksburg in December, and he bravely guided his regiment toward the stonewall on Marye's Heights. Talk about "cool under fire"?, As Frick was approaching the wall on horseback along side of one of his captains, a shell burst nearby that splattered remnants of a horse about the Colonel and his Officer. Plucking a large chunk of horse-flesh off of his shoulder, he handed it to his captain and asked him to save the meat for dinner later that evening! The flag bearer and most of the color guard went down as the battle line advanced. Frick quickly seized and raised the fallen flag, but almost instantly, a Minié ball passed close to his head and sheared the wooden staff in two. Undaunted, Frick continued at the head of his command until he was wounded. The remnants of this flag staff were later fashioned into an exquisite presentation cane with a huge, delicately engraved handle with presentation and history recorded about its circumference. It remains today as one of the most fantastic and important historical Civil War artifacts ever to have been discovered. It resides today with Frick's spectacular presentation Tiffany Sword in the original walnut case in which it was presented along with a Tiffany presentation grade set of Colonels shoulder straps.
At Chancellorsville, Frick's precision in handling his regiment impressed his brigadier, who declared that "no man ever saw cooler work" than what the 129th Pennsylvania did during the confused fighting. Their firing was "grand - by rank, by company, and by wings, all in perfect order." His embattled soldiers clearly heard Colonel Frick's stentorian voice above the roar of musketry, and his regiment "did its duty well." Six feet, two inches tall and powerfully built, he counter-attacked a superior force after his colors and many of his men were captured. He he recaptured the regiment's lost flag and all of his men in hand-to-hand combat with a large body of Rebels and made prisoners of those who dared capture his colors.
His regiment mustered out in May and Frick returned to Pottsville. When Robert E. Lee's invasion threatened the Keystone State, Frick hurried to Harrisburg to assume command of the 807-man 27th Pennsylvania Volunteer Militia. It had been raised primarily in Frick's native Schuylkill County in north-central Pennsylvania, as well as in nearby Northampton, Huntingdon, and Berks counties. Frick's regiment traveled by train from Harrisburg to Columbia, where they formed the bulk of the troops defending the bridge. When John B. Gordon's brigade attacked, Frick skillfully withdrew his militia across the bridge, setting it on fire to prevent Rebel passage. Later, his men were involved in the pursuit of the retreating Robert E. Lee, and the 27th was the first Pennsylvania militia to cross into Maryland while chasing the Army of Northern Virginia. He and the regiment mustered out in August 1863.
In June 1864, he assisted Brigadier General Henry Pleasants in planning the explosives-filled, 230-foot-long tunnel under the Petersburg entrenchments, which resulted in "the Battle of the Crater." Frick is one of only 2 American Soldiers nominated for 3 Medals of Honor that I am aware of. One for Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville and for the Gettysburg campaign, (Wrightsville). After the war he remained interested in politics, serving as a delegate to the Republican National Convention in both 1860 and 1868. He remarried after the war, raised a son, authored two books, and manufactured wire screens for the coal mining industry. In 1892, Frick received the Medal of Honor for his valor at Chancellorsville and Fredericksburg. He passed away March 5, 1902, and was buried in Pottsville's Presbyterian Cemetery. He was the first man in Schuylkill County to receive the Medal of Honor.
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1229 - ORIGINAL, ANTIQUE CONFEDERATE D-GUARD BOWIE KNIFE WITH SCABBARD, IDENTIFIED BY FAMILY LETTER TO THE SOLDIER THAT USED IT.
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1202 - CIVIL WAR ENLISTED-MAN'S CAVALRY SABRE BY MANSFIELD & LAMB, INSCRIBED AND IDENTIFIED WITH BEAUTIFULLY FRAMED DISCHARGE, CDV, VET MEDAL AND GAR BADGE.
This is a nice little Cavalry grouping of William Kinney of the 20th New York Cavalry. The sword is dated 1863 (difficult to discern the last digit) and in generally very good to fine condition over-all. The discharge, CDV, Medal and Badge are originals and are professionally framed. The sword has a nice inscription on the knuckle-bow but I couldn't get a good photo of it. It is in large Old English letters, "William Kinney, 20th new York Cavalry". The scabbard shows generous traces of nickel plating in protected areas. As I'm sure you've heard before from all the so-called "experts" that this was a post-war practice to preserve these artifacts, one might say that this was probably done by a GAR or other veterans organization. That may be true, but maybe not. As original commercial nickel plating was available from Brooklyn Plating Works as early as 1848, I don't always buy into this theory. Almost every arms manufacturer as well as State and Federal branches of Service were known to have had some items plated even though they had no such capabilities within their own factories or arsenals. Silver, nickel and tin were the most common processes, silver for its beauty and nickel and tin for a similar visual effect and the added measure of durability under extreme environmental conditions such as Naval use. I am of the opinion that many people in this field have expertise, but all the true "experts" are DEAD. If you weren't there, you'll never know for certain! Regardless of that tidbit of information, this is a nice grouping. Kinney mustered into the 20th as a Saddler and served until the close of the war. The unit saw Duty in the Defenses of Portsmouth, Va. Action at Smithfield, Va., Chuckatuck, Wood's Mills Hill, Guiam's Ford, N. C., Blackwater, Before Petersburg and Richmond December, 1864, to April, 1865. Expedition to Hertford, N. C., Darbytown Road January 18, 1865. Appomattox Campaign April 1-9, Five Forks April 1. Fall of Petersburg April 2. Deep Creek April 3-4. Rice's Station April 6. Burke's Station April 7. Appomattox Court House April 9. Surrender of Lee and his army. A nice grouping at a fair price.
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1196 - CIVIL WAR CAVALRY OFFICERS SABRE. 1ST MODEL SAURBIER, INSCRIBED AND IDENTIFIED.
I bought this sword from a dealer out of the Carolina's. It's a great sword with good history and inscribed on the top of the pommel cap, "J. H. Byers". Byers was in one of my favorite units, the 14th Pennsylvania Cavalry. After my purchase, I found that the sword had previously been on the market without a scabbard. How someone found the correct scabbard I don't know, but I will guarantee this scabbard is a Saurbier product to any recognized authority on the subject. It is original and fits the sword to a tee. Together they make a wonderful historical artifact and I doubt one could find a nicer example at this low price. The grip is near excellent, the blade shows use but most all of its etching and the scabbard matches in patina, age and wear. This is a very fine artifact. The regiment saw many skirmishes and action throughout their tour of duty and lost during service 2 Officers and 97 Enlisted men killed and mortally wounded and 296 Enlisted men by disease. Total 395. Their Colonel, James M. Schoonmaker won the Medal-of-Honor for gallant service at Opequan/Winchester. I will supply whoever purchases this sword with the name of a good researcher to garner all of Byers muster sheets and other records from the National Archives.
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1191 - CONFEDERATE CIVIL WAR SABRE BAYONET BY BOYLE & GAMBLE.
This is an out-of-the-woods find that came to us last week. It is as honest as the day is long. Beautiful, deep, rich patina with traces of verdigris. Untouched, with Roman Numeral VI stamped at the spring base. Lock-pin and spring are missing. The blade is average showing use and age but no severe pitting or loss to the metal. I have seen several similar examples at well over $2,000.
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1188 - SAUERBIER CIVIL WAR CAVALRY OFFICERS SABRE.
One will have to search long and hard for a similar example of this fine Sabre. This is a Saurbier Type 2 Cavalry Officers Sabre and it is excellent overall. It has a deeply etched near mint blade, silver-plated pewter grips and Mother-of-Pearl inlays of George Washington on the pommel cap and a Shield of Liberty on top of the pommel. Investment grade and a complete screamer.
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1187 - PRICE & DESCRIPTION ABOVE !
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S1163 - CIVIL WAR STATUE-HILT PRESENTATION SWORD.
This particular sword is one of the finest offered by us, or any other dealer in quite some time. This is a "World-Class" artifact that should not be overlooked by any serious collector that demands both premier quality of construction and presentation as well as wonderful history. It has most every feature that any high-end collector could ask for and is of the highest caliber for its type. THE SWORD - The figural hilt on this sword is outstanding, that of the Goddess of Liberty holding a sword in her right hand. It is of German silver, finely detailed and is nearly identical to the grand presentation swords of Generals Egan and Mitchell pictured on pages 486 and 493 respectively in John Thillmanns inspiring work on the subject, save for the large garnet inlay of this example. The guard is almost unique, having been cast with a single outer bow with the interior scroll-work of vines and floral decorations being sweated on to the casting and then embellished with 9 oval-shaped garnets. The quillon is a dragons-head set with ruby eyes. The guard shows 80 - 90% original gilt. The excellent Clauberg blade is gold-washed with the motto, "ALWAYS READY" etched into its right side. The blade retains 99% of its original gold gilt and shows the slightest scattered dusting of powdery fine specs of rust, almost unnoticeable. The un-etched surface retains an unblemished high-polish. The scabbard is German Silver that originally had a heavy gold gilt. It now shows gilt surrounding the mounts as well as in the recesses of its finely engraved surfaces with the balance a clean and polished silver. It is inscribed within a large, engraved panel, "Presented to 1st Lt. John W. Pryor / 81st Penna. Vols. / by the privates of Co. "G", as a token of their regard and esteem. March 6, 1863. Falmouth, Va.". The mounts are each fitted with 3 garnets on each side of the ring mounts and both they and the drag retain over 90% original gilt. THE HISTORY - I need not spend a lot of time in describing the war service of this man. One need only look up the 81st on the net to get a generalized history of this outstanding regiment who fought in virtually every major battle of the Army of the Potomac to include; Yorktown, Battle of Fair Oaks (Seven Pines), Savage Station, White Oak Swamp, Malvern Hill, Battle of Fredericksburg, Va., Battle of Chancellorsville, Battle of Gettysburg, Battle of the Wilderness, Spottsylvania, Siege of Petersburg, Mine Explosion, Sailor's Creek April, Appomattox C. H. April 9. Surrender. ************ Pryor served in the 2nd Pennsylvania Infantry during the Mexican War who saw action at the Siege of Vera Cruz, Cerro Gordo, and the Storming of Chapultepec Castle (Mexico City). With the 81st in the Civil War, Pryor took a shell wound to the chest at The Battle of Fair Oaks, was wounded in the foot, left shoulder and took a severe gun-shot wound to the left thigh at Fredericksburg, suffered a slight wound (I believe to the head) at Chancellorsville, and was raked with a severe gun-shot wound to the right thigh in the Wheatfield at Gettysburg. ************, Generals swords are nice, I prefer those of a FIGHTER !!!!
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