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A341. SAUERBIER – TYPE-1 US CAVALRY OFFICER'S SWORD BY "HENRY SAUERBIER NEWARK NJ": This is a Type-1 US Cavalry Officer's Sword by "Henry Sauerbier Newark NJ". A unique and massive example for an American Cavalry officer around the Civil War era or earlier, with an exceptionally thick and powerful blade with light etching with an intricate design and very distinctive decorations typical to Sauerbier; etching is too light to photograph. It does not have a maker mark, but has all the well-known Sauerbier featured: heavy guard, turned down pommel cap, spinner nut, leather covered grip bound by thin brass wire, which is loose and missing some twisted wire, and the heavy metal scabbard with heavy brass mounts and a drag that is unique to this maker. I have seen similar examples sell in $1900 and up range. However, I can sell this for less and shipping & insurance is included in this price. $1600.00
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CN11. CONFEDERATE CANTEEN - IDENTIFIED TO 2 DIFFERENT 17TH REGIMENT ALABAMA INFANTRY SOLDIERS: This Confederate Canteen was carried by two different soldiers from “K” Company, Alabama 17th Infantry: J. Wilkers & Joseph S. Black. On one side of the canteen is carved “Wilkes” above the letter “J” and on the other side “J. S. Blac” and “JS.”
Since there is no identifying unit name or number on thecanteen, a deep and thorough search of the Civil War data base and the National Parks records was conducted to see if any Confederate unit had two soldiers with these names. All Southern states were checked and a line-by-line comparison was conducted, and only one match was found: “K” Company, Alabama 17th Infantry. Both soldiers at different time served in this unit.
It appears Private J. Wilkes enlisted into for “K” Company,Alabama 17th Infantry when the unit was formed in August, 1861. He was wounded at the Battle of Shiloh and later died at a temporary Confederate hospital located in Macon Mississippi.
Following the Battle of Shiloh April 6-7, 1862, the injuredand wounded were loaded on trains and sent to surrounding communities for care. For a battle which lasted only two days, there were nearly 24,000 dead, wounded, or missing and there were just not enough facilities to care for everyone. Shiloh is not far from Macon just north of Corinth, a little over 160 miles, so many of those wounded men ended up in Macon, Brooksville, Shuqualak, and other towns along the railroad lines. The communities opened their churches, schools, and homes to the wounded setting up temporary hospitals to treat the wounded.
A date of death, orcause, was not given for Private J. Wilkes; however, his personal effect and most likely all his equipment, to include his canteen, were received 2 September, 1862. Since this was early in the war and the supply systems was still being established, most equipment and weapons were retained by the original command for reissue.
A few months after the death of Private J. Wilkes, Private Joseph S. Black enlisted on Feb. 26, 1863 into “K” Company, Alabama 17th Infantry. He would be issued a weapon and military equipment to include a canteen. Black would go on to fight at the Battle of Franklin and Battle of Nashville on December 16, 1864 and was captured and sent to Camp Douglas as a Prisoner-of-War. His name would appear on a Muster Sheet Roll of Prisoners of War at Camp Douglas, Ill being mustered into 6th U.S. Vol. Infantry April 3, 1865.
No doubt the canteen became a war trophy and survivedcomplete with its original Confederate leather strap. Include is a history binder. Shipping & Insurance is included. $4500.00
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Presented to
Capt. G. M. Barber
1 st. Batt. Ohio Sharpshooters
1864
A342. PRESENTATION SWORD – 5TH OHIO SHARP SHOOTERS - 1ST BATTALION, OHIO SHARPSHOOTERS: This Clauberg made, James P. Fitch retailer sword was presented to Captain Gershom M. Barber. Barber entered the Civil War as a 2nd lieutenant in Oct. 1862. From March 1863 – April 1865, he commanded a battalion of sharpshooters, attaining the rank of captain.
The 1st Ohio Sharpshooters Battalion was an irregular sharpshooter battalion in the Union Army during the American Civil War that specialized in ambush, close combat, irregular warfare, long range shooting, reconnaissance in dangerous areas, screening, and tracking targets. Barber participated in all its battles to include Chickamauga, Mission Ridge, Atlanta, and Nashville.
Toward the war's end, Barber was promoted to Lieutenant-Colonel in command of the 197th Ohio Infantry, and was recommended by General Thomas for a brevet commission of brigadier general. In June and July 1865, he served as president of the Military Examining Court.
The sword is a German Silver hilt Foot Officers sword with both maker and retailer marks. The grip is tight with original twisted brass wire, but there appears to be some loose metal inside the grip. It is only noticeable when you move the sword. The blade has strong deep etching and no pitting or rust. The steel scabbard has high-grade ornate mounts with the presentation between the top two carry mounts. Included is a 129-page history binder. Free insurance & shipping. $4500.00
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