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A323. PENNSYLVANIA – TWO PRESENTATION FIELD SWORDS, BELT & BUCKLE, COMMISSION DOCUMENT & BOOKS IDENTIFED TO A PENNSYLVANIA OFFICER: These two swords were presented to Audley William Gazzam during his service with the Pennsylvania 103rd Infantry Regiment, and the two books, belt with buckle, framed commission document and other papers were his personal items.
The first sword is a standard Model 1850 Mounted Officers sword. The hilt is tight with no movement and it retains 100% original twisted wire, but the leather grip is nearly 80% worn away from heavy use exposing some of the wood core. The blade washer is missing; however, the blade is tight with no movement, and there is no maker or retailer mark, or etching. Simply, a plain blade example. However; there is a presentation on the scabbard.
The steel scabbard has a nice brown patina and retains both ornate ring mounts and drag. On the reverse side is the presentation:
Presented
To
Cap: A W Gazzam
by
James Robb
and other Pittsburghers
April 27th 1861
The second sword is a standard Model 1850 Staff & Field sword. The hilt is tight with no movement and it retains 100% original twisted wire and shark-skin grip. The blade washer is missing; however, the blade is tight with no movement, and there is no maker or retailer mark, but the blade is etched and marked IRON PROOF on the spine. The blade has a dark gray patina with strong etching with no pitting, and never sharpened. The scabbard has a brown patina with plain ring mounts and a drag all with original screws. The top mount is decorated on both side with Battle history for Major Gazzam.
(FRONT)
Battles
York Town
Chickahominy Bride
Malvern Hill, Va
&
New Berne
Gaines Mills
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Washington, N.C.
(BACK)
Audley W. Gazzam
Major Commanding
103 P.V.
A. W. Gazzam
Command his Regiment
Battle of Williamsburg Va
when the 103d Pa Vols
Captured Enemys Colors
&
Acting Brig: Genl
on advance Federal Lines
Battle
7 Pines and Fair Oakes
Va
Audley W. Gazzam enlisted on 3/1/1862 as a Major. On 3/1/1862, he was commissioned into Field & Staff Pennsylvania 103rd Infantry. He transferred out on 9/25/1863. On 9/25/1863, he transferred into Field & Staff Veteran Reserve Corps 5th. He resigned on 4/21/1865. Gazzam had extensive combat experience, to much to wire in this post. Please click on the PA state icon and look at his history. This is an amazing grouping of an officer who saw extensive combat and was presented two sword. Included with the two swords are the two books, commission document, belt with buckle and book marks, and a 260-page history binder. Please take the time to peruse the history binder by clicking on the above state seal. Grouping such as this are seldom seen. Shipping & Insurance is included. $12,000.00
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F508. TEXAS 16TH INFANTRY REGIMENT-IDENTIFIED MODEL 1842 SPRINGFIELD MUSKET: This Model 1842 Springfield smoothbore musket is identified to and carried by Private David N. Henry of Co. “G” 16th Texas Infantry.
Companies G, 16th Texas Infantry was a Confederate unit raised in Texas and mustered into service as part of the 16th Texas Infantry Regiment, which served in Walker’s Texas Division. Organized in 1862, the regiment primarily operated in the Trans-Mississippi Theater, defending Confederate interests in Texas, Louisiana, and Arkansas. Companies G participated in key engagements such as the Red River Campaign in 1864, including the battles of Mansfield and Pleasant Hill, where Walker’s Division played a crucial role in repelling Union advances. The 16th Texas Infantry endured the hardships of war, often facing supply shortages and difficult terrain, yet remained a steadfast force until the war’s end. Their service highlights the dedication and perseverance of Texas soldiers in the Western Confederate Army.
The musket was purchased in the mid-1970’s from direct descendants of the Henry family and was in the Ken Bilbrey’s collection until 2015 when it was acquired by Larry Hicklen of Middle Tennessee Civil War Relics. Larry sold it to a collector who just sold it early 2025. Hicklin’s original sales letter is included.
The musket is all original and complete and has a deep brown patina on all metal. The lock plate is marked SPRINGFIELD 1846 and properly holds in both half and full cock positions. On the top sling swivel is the tag from Bilbrey’s collection which reads “Picked up at Henry farm.” On the left stock is carved “HENRY” and right stock is carved “D. N. H” with some unreadable letters.
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A321. INDIANA PRESENTATION – MODEL 1850 FOOT OFFICERS SWORD: This sword was presented to Lieutenant Augustus C. Ford by Co. A, 31’st Indiana Infantry while in the field near Murfreesboro Tenn. May 1863. This German Silver hilt sword was retailed by Horstmann & Sons Philadelphia and has a high-grade Foot Officers hilt, and a pommel cap that is adorned with a Mother-of-Pearl inlay decorated with the Masonic Symbols: Square and Compasses.
The pommel cap and grip are tight and retain the original triple-strand dragoon copper wire, but there is a little side-to-side movement in the guard. The original red felt washer is presents and holds the blade tight. It is Horstmann retailer marked and has frosty etching with spotting from the fuller end to the tip. The scabbard is a work of art!
The steel body is German Silver plated with embellished mounts with Mother-of-Pearl inlays of Masonic Symbols. The top mount has the Junior Warden Jewel symbol. In a Masonic lodge, the Junior Warden is the third in command, sitting in the South and responsible for the brethren while the lodge is at ease or refreshment. Their duties include supervising the Stewards, arranging for meals and refreshments, and ensuring the lodge’s members maintain proper conduct during breaks. The Junior Warden’s jewel is the Plumb, symbolizing upright behavior and alignment.
The middle mount has the Senior Warden Jewel symbol. In a Masonic Lodge, the Senior Warden is the second-highest ranking officer, second only to the Worshipful Master. They are responsible for assisting the Master in all aspects of Lodge operations and represent the second principal officer. The Senior Warden's jewel is the level, symbolizing the equality among brethren.
Augustus, or Gus Ford, was born on August 3, 1838 to Rosanah Ave and Richard Ford in Brazil, Clay County, Indiana. He was the fourth born of seven children: four boys and three girls. His family came from Virginia in the mid-1700s and settled in Ohio around the 1780s. His Grandfather and namesake Augustus Truman Ford (1783-1857) served during the War of 1812 as a member in Slack’s Company, 3rd Ohio Militia. By 1840 Gus’s family had moved just west to Terre Haute and then 23 miles northward to Montezuma, Indiana. Unfortunately, his father passed suddenly in 1846 leaving hismother to care for the family. Gus was educated locally and in 1859 began to work in the localgeneral store. Shortly thereafter he moved to southern Illinois to teach. This only lasted a couple years and by April 1861, he found himself back in Montezuma working as a clerk in the same general store.
Gus enlisted in the early fall of 1861 at Terre Haute and on September 20th he was mustered in as Sergeant of Company A “Wabash Rifles”, 31st Indiana Infantry. Henry Ford, a cousin, also enlisted with Gus but was placed into Company K. Two of his brothers fought as well as two other cousins. The two cousins would not live to see the end of the conflict dying within 10 days of each other in January 1864. The 31st was sent south to Kentucky where they spent the winter in camp at Green River before embarking for Tennessee and the fight for Fort Donelson. Unfortunately, disease would take his brother in late January. On April 1, 1862 Gus was promoted 2nd Lieutenant. Five days he would see horrendous fighting at Shiloh. Thirteen days after surviving Shiloh he was promoted to 1st Lieutenant for his bravery. The rest of 1862 brought fights at Phillips' Creek, Bridge Creek, Corinth, Pursuit of Braxton Bragg, Battle of Perryville, Wild Cat, Destruction of Goose Creek Salt Works, Advance on Murfreesboro, and Lavergne before closing the year and beginning 1863 with the Battle of Stones River. The first half of 1863 went smoothly for Gus and the men of the 31st. Summer brought the Tullahoma Campaign and the fights around Chattanooga (Lee & Gordon’s Mill, Chickamauga, Missionary Ridge). The Battle of Chickamauga held particular distinction and memory for Lieutenant Ford. The events here became an important part of his life later on. These fights, though, were only a taste of what was to come.
January 1864 found the veterans of the 31st Indiana on furlough, just having been mustered back inas a veteran unit. Gus spent this time back home. Before he boarded the train back to Chattanooga, he got his picture taken in Terre Haute. Once back on the front, Lieutenant Ford prepared for what would be the harshest year of fighting he’d see; the Atlanta Campaign. Fighting began on May 7th at Tunnel Hill and wouldn’t let up until September with Love Joy station south of Atlanta. In those four months he would fight at Tunnel Hill May 6-7. Rocky Faced Ridge, Dalton, Buzzard's Roost Gap, Resaca, Kingston, Dallas, Pumpkin Vine Creek, New Hope Church, Allatoona Hills, Marietta, Kennesaw Mountain, Pine Hill, Lost Mountain, Ruff's Station, Chattahoochee River, Vining Station, Peach Tree Creek, Atlanta, and Jonesboro. Soon after the fighting subsided around Atlanta, Gus would find himself in command of his worn but capable Company A as its Captain, a promotion he received on September 11, 1864. While the rest of William T Sherman’s Army remained in Atlanta and prepared for their march south, the 31st and the rest of Thomas’s Army of the Cumberland moved north in pursuit of what remained of John Bell Hood’s army. The early winter of 1864 found Gus leading his company at Columbia, Duck River, and the battle of Franklin and Nashville. These closing engagements of 1864 would be the last major fights Gus would see in the war. The 31st would spend 1865 on duty in Huntsville, Alabama, and Nashville before being sent south to New Orleans and eventually westward to San Antonio, Texas. Captain Ford, though, would not join his men on their last leg. He resigned his commission on June 1, 1865 and headed for home. Company A suffered more losses than any other Indiana regimental company during the course of the war.
Between the ring mounts on the front is an oval brass presentation plaque
Lieu’t Gus. C. Ford,
by Co. A, 31’st Indiana,
for careful attention to their
interests, and bravery
in hard fought battles.
Between the ring mounts on the back is engraved the presentation location
---- Near ----
MURFREESBORO TENN.
MAY 1863
Field presented swords are extremely rare, especially one of such high quality! Included with the sword is a 163-page history binder. Also, shipping and Insurance is free. $8900.00
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A322. BAND MASTER – PRESENTATION SWORD – 29th ILLINOIS INFANTRY REGIMENTS – 1850 MILITIA OFFICER SWORD: This Ames 1850’s Militia Officer sword was presented to George K. Hall. He was the Band Master for the 29th Illinois Infantry Regiment. He enlisted on 8/19/1861 and Mustered Out on 6/28/1862. The white bone handle grip is 100% complete with nice period patina; the pommel is tight; and the original chain guard is complete. The blade is Ames maker marked with frosty etching, and the scabbard has a nice deep golden-brown patina with one missing lower carry ring. Between the ring mounts is the presentation. H. B. B. is for Halls Brass Band, and the presenter is unknown.
G. K. Hall Leader H. B. B.
29 Regt Ill Vols. Presented
by
Richa Folsom
He saw the following service:
Duty at Cairo, Ill., September, 1861, to February, 1862. Expedition to Bloomfield, Mo., October 22-24, 1861. Expedition against Thompson's Forces, November 2-12. Reconnaissance of Columbus, Ky., January 16-22, 1862. Operations against Fort Henry, Tenn., February 2-6. Capture of Fort Henry February 6. Investment and Capture of Fort Donelson, Tenn., February 12-16. Moved to Savannah, thence to Pittsburg Landing, Tenn., March 5-25. Battle of Shiloh, Tenn., April 6-7. Advance on and Siege of Corinth, Miss., April 29-May 30. March to Jackson, Tenn., June 5-8.
A presentation sword for a Band Master is very rare and to date this is the first I have seen. Included with the sword is a 25-page history binder. Shipping & insurance is free. $2900.00
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Lieutenant Jesse F. Eddy
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A325. 7TH MASSACHUSETTS – IDENTIFIED MODEL 1850 FOOT OFFICERS SWORD: This sword is identified to Lieutenant Jesse F. Eddy, “A” Company Massachusetts 7th Infantry Regiment. He enlisted on 15 June, 1861 and resigned 23 March, 1863, and though his service was less than 2 years he saw the elephant. His Muster Sheet show he was present with his command during the Siege of Yorktown April 5-May 4; Battle of Williamsburg May 5; Bottom's Bridge May 19-21; Reconnaissance toward Richmond May 23; Battle of Fair Oaks, Seven Pines, May 31-June 1; Seven days before Richmond June 25-July 1; Oak Grove, near Seven Pines, June 25; James River Road, near Fair Oaks, June 29; and Malvern Hill July 1. After which, he was on Special Duty as the Acting Ordnance Officer of the Division. A position he held until discharged March 1863 due to heath issues.
The sword is a standard French import Model 1850 Foot Officers sword with a plain blade, but maker marked on the top spine. The hilt is tight with no movement, but shows wear on the grip which retained the original twisted wire. The blade has some spotting and period sharpening with some nicks. The scabbard leather is complete, but flimsy and weak with all original mounts. The top throat mount is identified to Jesse F Eddy May 1861.
Due to the weakness of the scabbard a wooded dowel is attached to keep it secure. Included with the sword is a 56-page history binder and the framed image. Shipping & Insurance is free as well as 3 sword display stands for proper support. $2600.00
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A324. IDENTIFED – AMES MODEL 1852 NAVAL OFFICERS SWORD: This is an Ames Model 1852 Naval Officers sword identified to Acting Ensign Charles B. McGuin. It is the same sword he is holding in the CDV image of him, which is in the Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division Washington, D.C. It is an Ames Model 1852 Naval Officers sword. Thehilt is tight with much original gold wash; the white grip shows wear, but has 100% original twisted wire; the original blade washer holds the frosty etched blade tight; and the scabbard is complete will all its original mounts and screws. On the top mount is etched the name: Charles B. McQuin.
Acting Ensign Charles B. McQuin was assigned to only one ship during his short service in the Navy; the USS Osceola. His records consist of two letters with endorsements. One dated Aug 31, 1864 in which he requested an extension of his leave due to ill health, which has the doctor’s endorsement and the seconded letter dated Sept 6, 1864 when he reports he was unable to join his ship on account of sickness and requested to extend his leave until Sept, 17. Both letters document his rank as Acting Ensign and his ship as the USS Osceola. Naval records show he resigned on 22 October,1864. On 4 August 1864 Osceola and USS Miami shelled a Confederate battery which was firing on Union transports near Harrison's Landing, Virginia. Included with the sword is a 14-page history binder. Shipping & insurance will be included. $2900.00
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C572. GEORGIA ARSENAL TYPE II D - GUARD & ID'ED TIN TYPE: This Georgia Arsenal Type II D-guard and cased tin type image are identified to Private George S Crosby. In 1978, a local “Picker” in Savanah Georgia purchased a uniform identified to Private Crosby from the Crosby family and would later return to get the bowie, tin type image and a militia sword. The uniform and sword were sold separately, but the knife and image were kept together.
Private Crosby enlisted October 8, 1861 in Co. K 1st (Olmstead’s) regiment Georgia Infantry CSA, and was captured April 11, 1862 at Ft. Pulaski. He was exchanged Aug. 5, 1862 at Aiken’s Landing, VA. He returned to his regiment November 1862 and transferred to the11th South Carolina Vols. Records show that he enlisted in the South Carolina 11th Infantry Sept 1, 1862 and was on the roles to October 1864.
This is a VERY GOOD example of a Georgia State Arsenal Type II D-Guard Fighting Knife. These knives were produced with a single-edged, clip-point Bowie blades that varied between about 17” and 18.5” and an overall length that varied between about 22.5” and 23.5”. The iron guards had a flatter profile along the lower edge and had a tapered long forward-swept quillon. The wood grips were tapered with an iron ferrule behind the guard. The blades had a full-length tang that passed through the face of the guard and rear of the guard and were neatly peened in place. The guard and grip are tight on this knife with no movement, but there is some missing wood and a worm hole near the ferrule
The sixth plate tin-type, measures approximately 2 ¾ x 3 ¼ inches and is housed in its original leather covers case. The case shows wear and leather lose exposing the underlaying wood frame, but is solid with the original brass locking latch. The original purple felt is a little worn, but did its job of protecting the glass and image, and it is complete. The image is very clear and shows Private Crosby wearing a five-button frock coat with black epaulets and a black field hat. The back side of the tin type has period scratched information: Mrs. J H Crosby with indecipherable information under her the name. A detail search of 1860 census records for spouses of all Georgia and South Carolina soldiers with the surname Crosby was conducted and Private George S Crosby was the only Confederate soldier from these two states to have a wife with a first name beginning with the letter “J” but with a different middle initial: Jane E Crosby. However; the marriage record shows her maiden name as Nancy Jane Cook. This is not uncommon for the period since records were often incorrect or incomplete, and the fact the image came direct from the Crosby family with the other items provides a good identification.
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F435. OHIO ID’ED & CARRIED CONTRACT RIFLE, CARTRIDGE BOX, BELT, CAP BOX AND BAYONET: This grouping was acquired from a direct descendant of Private John P. Johnson. He served in the 177th and the 180th Ohio Volunteers.
The 177th Ohio Volunteers Regiment was organized at Camp Cleveland, Ohio; mustered in October 9, 1864; Ordered to Nashville, Tenn.; thence to Tullahoma, Tenn., and garrison duty there under General Milroy till November 30. Ordered to Murfreesboro, Tenn., November 30, arriving there December 2. Attached to Defences Nashville & Chattanooga Railroad, Dept. of the Cumberland, to January, 1865. 2nd Brigade, 3rd Division, 23rd Army Corps, Army of the Ohio, and Dept. of North Carolina, to June, 1865. It’s service includes the Siege of Murfreesboro December 5-12, 1864. Wilkinson's Pike, near Murfreesboro, December 7. Near Murfreesboro December 13-14. Ordered to Clifton, Tenn., and duty there till January 16, 1865. Movement to Washington, D. C., thence to Fort Fisher, N. C., January 16-February 7. Operations against Hoke February 11-14. Near Sugar Leaf Battery February 11. Fort Anderson February 18-19. Town Creek February 19-20. Capture of Wilmington February 22. Campaign of the Carolinas March 1-April 26. Advance on Goldsboro March 6-21. Occupation of Goldsboro March 21. Advance on Raleigh April 10-14. Occupation of Raleigh April 14. Bennett's House April 26. Surrender of Johnston and his army. Duty at Raleigh and Greensboro till June. Mustered out at Greensboro, N. C., June 24, and discharged July 7,1865. The 180th Ohio Volunteers Regiment was organized at Camp Chase September-October, 1864. Left State for Nashville, Tenn., October 15. Attached to 3rd Brigade, Defences of Nashville & Chattanooga Railroad, Dept. of the Cumberland, to January, 1865. 1st Brigade, 1st Division, 23rd Army Corps, Army of the Ohio, and Dept. of North Carolina, to July, 1865. It’s service includes the moved from Nashville to Decherd, Tenn., October, 1864, and guard duty on line of the Nashville & Chattanooga Railroad, Right Wing at Decherd, Left Wing at Elk River Bridge, till January, 1863. Moved to Nashville, Tenn., January 6; thence moved as Train Guard to Columbia, Tenn., January 10. Return to Nashville and movement to Washington, D. C.; thence to North Carolina January 16-February 25. Campaign of the Carolinas March 1-April 26. Advance on Kinston and Goldsboro March 6-21. Battle of Wise's Forks March 8-10. Occupation of Kinston March 14. Occupation of Goldsboro March 21. Advance on Raleigh April 10-14. Occupation of Raleigh April 14. Bennett's House April 26. Surrender of Johnston and his army. Duty at Raleigh, Greensboro and Charlotte, N. C., till July. Mustered out July 12, 1865.
The 180th Ohio Volunteers Regiment was organized at Camp Chase September-October, 1864. Left State for Nashville, Tenn., October 15. Attached to 3rd Brigade, Defences of Nashville & Chattanooga Railroad, Dept. of the Cumberland, to January, 1865. 1st Brigade, 1st Division, 23rd Army Corps, Army of the Ohio, and Dept. of North Carolina, to July, 1865. It’s service includes the moved from Nashville to Decherd, Tenn., October, 1864, and guard duty on line of the Nashville & Chattanooga Railroad, Right Wing at Decherd, Left Wing at Elk River Bridge, till January, 1863. Moved to Nashville, Tenn., January 6; thence moved as Train Guard to Columbia, Tenn., January 10. Return to Nashville and movement to Washington, D. C.; thence to North Carolina January 16-February 25. Campaign of the Carolinas March 1-April 26. Advance on Kinston and Goldsboro March 6-21. Battle of Wise's Forks March 8-10. Occupation of Kinston March 14. Occupation of Goldsboro March 21. Advance on Raleigh April 10-14. Occupation of Raleigh April 14. Bennett's House April 26. Surrender of Johnston and his army. Duty at Raleigh, Greensboro and Charlotte, N. C., till July. Mustered out July 12, 1865.
Private John P. Johnson’s mustersheets places him predominantly with the 180th Ohio Regiment, but there is one pages placing him with the 177th. His initials J. P. J. are carved into the flat side of the rifle stock opposite the lock; on the cartridge box outer flap, and the cap box. The contract rifle is marked 1864 / EAGLE over U.S. / PARKER, SNOW COMPANY OF MERIDEN, CONN. Rifle comes complete with its three original barrel bands, hammer, bolster, lock plate and screws, rear / front sight, both swivels and its swelled shank ramrod. All screws very good and not buggered up and the butt plate is stamped “US”. There is a faint ghost image of rifling, but is now smooth bored. The early Cartridge box has its original brass plate and the two tin inserts, and the sling has its original brass plate as well, but the leather is damaged on the bottle where the sling would attach. Inside I found the original retainer flap retainer strap, the buckle for the sling, a length of twine and a gun tool. On the outer flap, lower right-hand side, Private Johnson carved his initial J. P. J. The belt is complete and has the original puppy paw oval U.S. brass plate, a cap box and the bayonet frog. The initials J. P. J. are on the outer flap of the cap box. The Cartridge box, belt, cap box, and bayonet sheath all have seen better days, but are part of the group. Included is a a folder with copies of Private John P. Johnson’s muster sheets and pension file. Shipping & Insurance included. $3900.00
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A274. 9TH MARYLAND - HIGH-GRADE PRESENTATION M1850 STAFF & FIELD SWORD: This is an outstanding example of a Clauberg High-Grade presentation sword. The attached historical information provides a detail description of the sword as well as information on the officer to which it was presented.
Presented to
Capt. Jas. W. Brady
by Company B 9th Md Infy.
Harper’sFerry, Va.
Oct 28 1863.
Captain James W. Brady joined the 9th Maryland Infantry, which was a six-month unit, and it appears he was in a pre-war militia unit and remained active in the local militia after his enlistment ended. He served as the Provost Marshall in Harper’s Ferry during his time of service. This historical binder provided his history to include is Muster Sheets and Pension File. This folder is included with the sword, and Shipping & Insurance is free. $6800.00
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Presented to
Lieut. Wm M Nimbs
by the members of Co H 27 th
N.Y.V. Jan 1 st 1863
A295. HIGH-GRADE SAUERBIER NON-REGULATION PRESENTATION SABER: This is a High-Grade Sauerbier Non-Regulation hilt presentation saber presented to Lieutenant William M. Nimbs by the members of Company H, 27th New York Volunteers January 1, 1863. The saber is in outstanding condition with a German Silver grip and original twisted wire; a pommel cap with a pewter UNION insert on top and a raised pewter disk at the end. The guard is a non-regulation pattern not often seenand has great untouched patina. The blade is bright with strong frosty etching and is Sauerbier maker marked. The scabbard has the presentation between the throat and top ring mount; a beautifully etched pattern between both mounts; and a soldier on horseback etched below the lower ring mount. There is an original period sword knot, and one dress hanger strap with it. Nimbs enlisted5/11/1861 and Mustered Out 5/31/1863, and his Muster Sheets show no indication of being absent at all during this time. This would indication he remained with his unit for all engagements to include: Battle of Bull Run (Manassas); Seven days before Richmond; Gaines’ Mill and Chickahominy; White Oak Swamp and Glendale; Malvern Hill; Battle of South Mountain; Battle of Antietam; Battle of Fredericksburg; the “Mud March”; Chancellorsville Campaign; Maryes Heights, Second Fredericksburg; Salem Heights; and Banks’ Ford. A historical binder and an original copy of the History of the 27th Regiment N.Y. Vols is included. Shipping and insurance is free. $6700.00
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Capt. J. O.
Wallingford
Port Hudson
May 27 June 14
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A298. PORT HUDSON – 15TH NEW HAMPSHIRE INFANTRY REGIMENT IDENTIFED SWORD: This Roby Model 1850 Foot Officer Sword is identified to Captain John O. Wallingford of the 15th New Hampshire Infantry Regiment, and later of the 18th New Hampshire Infantry Regiment. Wallingford enlisted as a Sergeant Major and promoted to 2nd Lieutenant. The 15th New Hampshire was a 90-day unit and was involved in one battle: Port Hudson. It was heavily engaged in the battle and sustained a high number of causalities to include Lieutenant Wallingford. After discharged, he would later accept a commission as a Captain in the 18th New Hampshire Infantry Regiment and see more action at the end of the war. The sword is a standard Roby Model 1850 Foot Officer sword. The brass on the hilt and scabbard have matching reddish-brown patina with some traces of original gilt. The hilt is tight with 100% original shark-skin grip and twisted wire, and the original leather blade washer holds everything tight. The blade has a dark-gray patina and was period sharpened; however; the etched is all but gone except for the ghost image of the US and Eagle. The identification is etched into the top throat mount: Capt. J.O. Wallingford / Port Hudson / May 27 Jun 14 / 1863. The 14 of Jun was the day Wallingford was severely wounded in battle. Included with the sword is a 111 Page binder with historical information related to Wallingford. Please click on the above New Hampshire state seal to read. Shipping & Insurance included. $3500.00
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Presented to
Capt. Louis Kurz
by the members of
Comp E 96th Regt. N.Y.S.N.G.
N.Y. February 6th 1865
A317. HIGH-GRADE, GEM-STONE PRESENTATION SWORD - 96TH REGIMENT N.Y.S.N.G. This is a High-Grade Gem-Stone Staff & Field sword presented to Captain Louis Kurz by the members of Company E 96th Regiment N.Y.S.N.G. on February 6, 1865. The sword is Clauberg made with a German Silver grip with a standing Lady Liberty under a field of 13 stars, and a single ruby-red gem stone on the opposite side. The guard has a sculpted American Eagle, and a Jung Frau face on the pommel, and an Eagle quillon. The blade is Clauberg maker marked with IRON PROOF on the top spine and Gold-Washed etching of and American Eagle and US. It was never sharpened and has some area of dark spots, but no rust or pitting. The Gold-Wash etching is 98% complete with some wear on the side with the US, and some patina over the Gold-Wash at the base of the blade, and the blue steel scabbard has mounts with Lady Liberty; a stack of arms; and a flag bearing soldier.
Louis Kurz lived at 307 Third Street New York City and immigrated for Germany and was naturalized in October 24, 1854. New York City records show he enlisted into the 103rd New York Infantry Regiment in 1862 and discharged in 1863. The Seward Infantry and the New York 3rd German Rifles were combined to form the 103rd New York Infantry Regiment in March 1862. In 1864, Louis Kurz reappeared as a Captain in the 96th Regiment, New York National Guard (N.Y.S.N.G.).
The 96th was called up for 100 days of service during theAmerican Civil War and mustered out earlier on July 23, 1863, and called up again for the 100-day period specifically from September 2, 1864, to November 13, 1864. The 96th New York Infantry Regiment was part of the Union Army during the American Civil War, and specifically, between September 2, 1864, and November 13, 1864, the regiment was engaged in siege operations against Petersburg and Richmond.
Captain Kurz remained with the 96th Regiment, New York NationalGuard (N.Y.S.N.G.) through 1867, but as is with most soldiers in a New York State National Guard units, their names are not in the Civil War data-base and muster sheets are unavailable. This makes it difficult to know exactly when initially promoted to Lieutenant or where and how they served. There currently is a similar sword for sale for $8900.00; however, this is available for less since the history is not as strong. Shipping, Insurance, and a copy of the history binder is included. $5500.00
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C602. KENANSVILLE SIDE-KNIFE, NORTH CAROLINA ID'ED: This Kenansville made side-knife came from the family and direct decedents of Thomas A Fleming of Concord; Cabarrus County, NC. Fleming was a Private in "A" Co. North Carolina 52nd Infantry. He enlisted 5/14/1862; was wounded at Gettysburg; was a Prisoner-of-War; and Furloughed 12/9/1864. It is not known if he had this knife at Gettysburg or when captured. The knife is 20 inches long with a 14-3/4” long by 1 3/4” wide spear-point blade that matches identified examples made by Louis Froelich, C.S. Armory, Kenansville, North Carolina. On page 86 of the book “Confederate Bowie Knives” by Jack Milton; Josh Phillips & John Sexton, there is an image of a knife with the same blade design. However, this one is a little different with a carved slabbed grip and a unique brass cup shape guard that gives it a cutlass look. The guard has great casting flaws and hammer marks, and is tight with amazing patina; the grip is firm with three steel pins; and the blade has great untouched patina. This is totally original and the only know Kenansville knife in this configuration. Shipping, Insurance, and history binder included. $3900.00
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Presented to
LIEUT FREDERIC DAME,
By his Boston friends
May 8th1863
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A319. U. S. COLOR TROOP PRESENTATION
SWORD -TO A MASSACHUSETTS OFFICERS WHO SERVED IN 5 DIFFERENT U.S.C.T. UNITS:
This sword was “Presented
to Lieut. Frederick Dame, by his Boston Friends May 8, 1863.” Frederick
Dame initially enlisted into “H” Co. 47th Massachusetts Infantry but was
discharged to accept a commission as a Second Lieutenant in “G” Co. US Colored
Troops 75th Infantry. He would eventually serve in five different U.S. Colored
Troop units: 75th; 83rd; 73rd; 72nd; and the 125th. He was promoted to Captain
and Mustered Out on 12/20/1867. The sword is a High-Grade German Silver hilt
presentation sword with an 1862 dated Collins & Co. blade retailed by
Palmer & Bachelder Boston Massachusetts. The hilt is tight and has a mellow
patina; however, the quillion is snapped off. The blade is tight with frosty
etching and some salt & pepper spots, but never sharpened and is tight. The
scabbard in missing the drag and leather, exposing 8 1/2 inches of the blade. No
doubt both the quillion and the drag were period lost during Dame’s service
with five different units. Shipping and Insurance and the history binder is
included. It the sword had the quillion and the drag it would list for $3500;
however, it is available for less.
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A315. HIGH-GRADE SAUERBIER PRESENTATION SWORD - 9TH REGIMENT PENNSYLVANIA CAVALRY: This is a High-Grade non-regulation sword presented to Lieutenant. Henry B. Waltman by the members of Co. E. 9th Regiment Pennsylvania Cavalry. It reads:
Presented to
Lieut H. B. Waltman
by the members of Co. E
9th Regt Penna Cav.
Sauerbier designed some unique and creative swords, of which this is one. The entire hilt, blade and scabbard body were period plated with the presentation between the brass throat and top brass mount. The blade is marker marked on ricasso and is tight with no movement. The guard has additional chase-work on the branched, and the ornate pommel cap is tight and never removed. The scabbard is engraved with a large American Eagle between the sword mounts, and a vine pattern and American Shield below the mounts. The brass mounts and drag are tight, and there are a few oval hanging rings on the original brass rings.
Henry B. Waltman was from Harrisburg and served his entire tour of duty with the Pennsylvania 9th Cavalry; first at a Lieutenant with Company “G” and as a Captain in Company “F” 9 Nov. 1861 to 18 July 1865. He was heavily engaged in the fighting in Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, and North Carolina. Included with the sword is a 74-page binder of historical informaition. Shipping & Insurance in included. $5750.00
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A310. TOMES, SON & MELVAIN PRESENTATION SABER & FIELD MIRROR - LIEUTENANT. COLONEL S SILAS M. FULLER, 4th MAINE: This is a cavalry officer’s saber presented to a field-grade officer of infantry who would be serving mounted capacity. The saber also comes with a small camp shaving mirror stenciled with his Fuller’s name and unit. This saber was published in Stroud’s Inscribed Union Sabers, and a similar example is discussed John Thillmann book: Civil War Cavalry and Artillery Sabers, p.454-455.
The hilt is deeply cast and chased with secondary engravedelements. The pommel cap brim is notched, with abstract floral motif cast and engraved on the face, with a cast and chased leafy vine around the edge of pommel face, rosette, and floral elements at the upper end on the knuckle bow, and leafy vine along the full exterior of the guard branches and the forward interior portion up to the counterguard. The quillon has a deep Classical floral fan rising from two rosettes. The knuckle bow and inner face of the counterguard are engraved with a cursory, abstract, scrolling vine. The grip is gray sharkskin, in good condition with just a slight gap along the top seam, and is bound with a single strand of twisted brass wire. The underside of the guard has a leather sealing pad over a red cloth pad with pinked edge.
The blade has a good edge and point. The obverse has afan-shell just above the ricasso, followed by the “Tomes, / Son & / Melvain / New York” address etched in script in an oval with cross bar setting off the location. Over this is profile Washington bust with sunburst rays overhead, with flowing U.S. flag on spearpoint staff rising above. The central motif is an eagle with outstretched wings, in line with the blade, with small star above, perched on crossed flowing flags on spearpoint pikes with flag cords, one showing as stars-and-stripes, and with an artillery piece below, the panel flanked by loose foliate coils, with the panel terminating in broader scrolling floral elements. The reverse has a canted U.S. shield just above the ricasso, with trophy of arms- crossed cannons, pistol, musket, saber and arrow above, followed by a flowing U.S. flag on a staff, with the central motif being a foliate, block “U.S.” followed by an “E Pluribus Unum” ribbon scroll mixing with a fan shell superimposed on another trophy of arms showing saber hilts, arrow point, and trumpets, with concluding abstract foliate elements and the frosting ending in the same wave flame pattern as on the obverse.
The scabbard is steel with wide brass mounts. The mounts areplain, but with cast and chased ring bands with leafy vines. In an unusual touch, the body of the scabbard was densely etched with floral elements, fans, floral scrolls, etc. for the full length of the obverse that are light but visible. The reverse appears to have been left plain and highlights the engraved presentation between the upper and middle mount in a mix of italic and Old English lettering: Presented to/Lieut. Col. S.M. Fuller/by Co. K of the 4th Maine Regt./Jany. 1862.
The saber rates very good for condition with traces of giltin recessed areas of the hilt, the sharkskin showing only minor rubs, the blade having a good edge and point, showing as medium bright with some scattered small dark spots, but fully visible etched motifs on just slightly softened frosting. The scabbard is very good, with only minor dings. The mounts are medium bright, showing some softened gold tone mixed with some aged patina. The body is a silver gray with some scattered bluish-gray clouds, but very evident and legible etching.The January 1862 date of the presentation corresponds to the officer’s recent promotion to Lieutenant Colonel.
Born in 1819, Silas Martin Fuller was a merchant in Belfast,ME, in 1860, married, with three daughters and a son, and was commissioned Captain of Co. K 4th Maine Volunteers 6/25/61. The company was one of just three in the regiment with a prewar existence as a militia unit, established in 1857 and titled the Belfast City Grays. Fuller is listed in an August 1857 newspaper notice as chose 1st Lieutenant and is at the same post in September 1858. His election as captain of the company for its volunteer service was noted in 5/17/61 newspaper account.
The regiment had been officially organized 5/8/1861 andmustered in for US service 6/15/61 at Rockland, ME. The regiment left the state 6/17/61 and had a strong combat record in the Army of the Potomac until muster out in July 1864, losing 170 officers and men in killed alone.
During Fuller’s term with the regiment, it saw its first combat at Bull Run in July 1861, losing 2 officers, its sergeant-major, and 28 privates killed, and another 2 officers and 33 men wounded while serving in Howard’s brigade. A July 29, 1861, letter from Fuller was published in the Belfast Republican Journal of 8/9/61 and is quoted online in “Bull Runnings” as are letters by another member of the company.
Fuller was promoted to Major of the 4th Maine 9/15/61, and to Lieutenant Colonel 12/2/1861. Fuller was obliged to resign from service 3/6/62 for health reasons. He is listed as receiving a government pension in 1892 and died in June 1896. Included is the field mirror and a 1 1/2-inch binder with historical information on the 4th Maine Infantry Regiment and Silas Martin Fuller. Click on the above state icon to read a few excerpts from the history binder. Shipping & Insurance included. $6500.00
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A309. ILLINOIS CIVIL WAR MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENT - INSCRIBED SWORD / COLT 1851 NAVY REVOLVER / COLT POCKET REVOLVER & HOLSTER OF CAPTAIN SAMUEL HYMER OF THE 115TH ILLINOIS VOLUNTEERS: Samuel Hymer (1829-1906) was a 33-year-old preacher from Bainbridge, IL when he was commissioned a 2nd lieutenant into Company D of the 115th Illinois Volunteer Infantry on September 13, 1862. The company had been raised by the local circuit riding Methodist minister, Reverend Stephen M. Huckstep, and upon Huckstep's mortal wounding at Chickamauga on September 20, 1863, Hymer would succeed to the command of the company, being promoted to captain on December 9, 1863. The 115th Illinois would serve in nearly all the major battles and campaigns of the Army of the Tennessee from the fall of 1862 through the end of the war, starting with the Tullahoma Campaign and ending with the Battle of Nashville. During their service they fought at Chickamauga, the Chattanooga Campaign, the Atlanta Campaign (including the battles of Resaca, Dallas, New Hope Church, Altoona, Kennesaw Mountain, Atlanta, Jonesborough, Lovejoy's Station, and Buzzard Roost Gap) and would be at the Battle of Franklin and subsequently Nashville.
It was at the Battle of Buzzard's Roost Gap that Hymer would earn the Congressional Medal of Honor, while in command of a single company who was charged to hold a blockhouse that controlled a bridge between Tunnel Hill and Dalton, GA. The fighting was furious and the small contingent of Union soldiers managed to hold off a tremendously larger Confederate force for some ten hours before being forced to surrender.
Hymer's Medal of Honor citation for his actions that dayreads: "With only 41 men under his command, defended and held a blockhouse against the attack of Hood's Division for nearly 10 hours, thus checking the advance of the enemy and insuring the safety of the balance of the regiment as well as the 8th Kentucky Infantry, then stationed at Ringgold, GA." Hymer and the balance of his surviving men finally surrendered and those who were ambulatory were sent to prisoner of war camps, including the notorious Andersonville. Hymer and his lieutenant were separated from the enlisted men and were initially confined at Camp Sorghum near Columbia, SC and later transferred to Charlotte, NC as Sherman's army approached Columbia. Eventually Hymer and his surviving men were exchanged prior to the conclusion of the war. In addition to the Medal of Honor, Hymer was breveted to the rank of Major for his heroics at Buzzard's Roost. He later went on to have a successful career as a Kansas legislator, was active in the GAR, and a member of the Odd Fellows after the war. He died of stomach cancer in 1906. These three inscribed items were separated by time, and during the late 19th or early 20th century the 1851 Navy revolver and the sword were reunited by Dr. Oldenbourg during the 1980s, and the Colt Pocket finding its way back when acquired at auction in 2018.
The engraving on these items appears to be in the same hand; suggesting they were personalized by the same engraver. From a timeline perspective, the sword is inscribed to Hymer as a 1st lieutenant, a rank he achieved on May 26, 1863. The 1851 Colt Navy is inscribed to him as a captain, placing the inscriptions after his promotion to that rank on December 9, 1863. The gun dates to that year. Because the inscription on that gun matches the hand and style on the sword, it would be safe to assume both were acquired from or at least engraved by a local engraver in or near Hymer's hometown.
On Page 282 of the "The History of the 115th Illinois Infantry" Capt. Samuel Hymer writes "We were fairly treated by our captors and recognition made of our gallant defense, being permitted to retain our side arms and most of our personal effects”. It is very probable that Hymer was allowed to send home his personal belonging which included his revolver and sword.
Imported Foot Officer's Sword: 30.125" slightly curved, singled-edged spear point blade, 1" wide at ricasso with a 21.125" stopped median fuller and a 13.5" narrow fuller at the spine. 36" in overall length with a gilt cast brass guard and a 5.5" hilt with grooved wood grip covered in leather with ten wraps of twisted brass wire. Blade etched with marital and patriotic themes, panoplies of arms and foliate patterns. No maker mark is present. Pommel cap decorated with the Shield of Columbia and stars. Brass mounted; lap seamed browned steel scabbard is engraved between the suspension mounts on the obverse: 1st Lt. Samuel Hymer/Co "D" 115 Ill. Inf./Aug. 20th, 1863.
Colt 1851 Navy Revolver: .36 caliber. 7.5" octagonal barrel. SN: 146943 (Mfg. ca.1863). Blued and color casehardened finish, silver plated brass backstrap and trigger guard, one piece walnut grip. One line New York barrel address, standard frame marking and 36 CAL mark on trigger guard web. Visible serial numbers match, with the exception of the cylinder which is numbered with the four digits 4165. Wedge renumbered in matching dies to the rest of the gun 746943 over three or four other numbers and appears to be a simple error. Standard hammer notch rear sight with German silver blade front sight. Left side of barrel engraved in a period hand: Capt. Samuel Hymer U.S.A.
Colt 1849 Pocket Revolver: .31 caliber. 6" octagonal barrel. SN: 274269 (mfg. ca1865). Blued and color casehardened finish, silver plated brass backstrap and trigger guard, one piece varnished walnut grip. One line New York barrel address, standard frame marking and 31 CAL mark on trigger guard web. Visible serial numbers match, including the wedge. Standard hammer notch rear sight and brass post front sight. Backstrap of revolver engraved in a period hand: Capt. Samuel Hymer/Co "D" 115 Ill. Inf. The revolver is accompanied by a period leather flap holster.
Included is a 3-inch-thick binder with detail information compiled by Dr. Oldenbourg. It included letters documenting where the sword and guns were located, history of Captain Hymer and the 115th Illinois infantry, a detailed article publish on the revolver, and copies military records and pension file for Capt. Samuel Hymer U.S.A. The binder is too thick to copy and publish on the web site, so key documents have been scanned and compiled into a smaller file which can be viewed by clicking on the above Medal of Honor image. The sword, revolvers, binder, as well as a flash-drive with the complete history of the 115th Illinois infantry is included. Shipping and Insurance included. "Price on Request"
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A308. US COLORED TROOPS 76TH INFANTRY – IDENTIFIED AMES MODEL 1850 STAFF & FIELD
SWORD: This Ames Model 1850 Staff & Field sword is identified to
Adjutant Lieutenant George H. Kimball. He
first enlisted in the 13th Massachusetts Infantry as a private and saw action
at the Battle of Bolivar Heights; Battle of Cedar Mountain; Battle of Bolivar
Heights; Battle of Cedar Mountain; Battle of Thoroughfare Gap; Second Battle of
Bull Run; Battle of Chantilly; Battle of South Mountain; Battle of Antietam;
and Battle of Fredericksburg. He would later resign and accept a commission as a
Lieutenant and Adjutant, Field & Staff US Colored Troops 76th
Infantry. He held this position for just under a year and was present during
the infamous Munity at Fort Jackson, Louisiana, and testified during the court
martial proceedings. He resigned shortly there after due to a medical
affliction and misfortune in his family.
The Ames sword is complete with the original scabbard, which has all original mounts and screws. The hilt is tight with 100% original grip and wire, but no blade washer. The blade is Ames maker marked and has light original frosting with a script US and standard Ames etching. On the top throat piece is etched Adj. Geo. H. Kimball. A sword identified to a white officers assigned to a U. S. Color Troop regiments is a rare find. Included with the sword is a 138-page binder with historical information.
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A249. ILLINOIS PRESENTATION - GERMAN SILVER HILT MODEL 1850 STAFF & FIELD SWORD: This is a German Silver hilt Model 1850 Staff & Field Sword presented to an Illinois Captain in the 134th Infantry Regiment. The etched blade is worn out and has no decoration or maker's mark, but has a recessed brass "PROOF" escutcheon on the obverse ricasso. The silver grips are wrapped in gilded-brass wire. The guard is a half-basked style with pierced floral designs and the letters "US". The blued-metal scabbard has a brass throat, two mounting bands and drag. The obverse side of the mounting rings are decorated with floral designs; the obverse side of the drag features an engraved Federal shield, eagle, and "US". The reverse side of the upper mounting band is engraved:
Presented to
CAPT. J. PIKE
Co. G. 134.Reg. Ill. Vol
by his fellow students
of the
University of Chicago
June 1, 1864
Joshua Pike was born at West Jefferson, Ohio in 1840. His family moved to Barry, Illinois. He was attending classes at the University of Chicago but set aside his studies to enlist in the Union army on May 31, 1864 and was commissioned a captain. He served in Co. G., 134th Illinois Volunteer Infantry until he mustered out on October 25, 1864. He returned to the University of Chicago to complete his education. Condition: Very good. The blade has a smooth, gray patina with some scattered dark spots. The hilt has a dark patina. Moderate to heavy dents in the scabbard's drag. A binder with historical information is included, and shipping with insurance is included. $2900.00
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