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Non-Commission Officer wearing this style M1821 sword variant
U797. RARE - M1821 SWORD, NON - COMMISSION OFFICER VARIANT: This Model 1821 sword is a Non-Commission Officer variant. The hilt is the M1821 officer design compete with the original leather grip and wire, and a 30-inch by 1 1/8-inch blade maker marked Clauberg with the standing knight. The blade is etched with an eagle clutching an E Pluribus Unum ribbon and a cannon and shield on the opposite side. What makes this sword a non-commission officer variant is the scabbard. It is 30 ½-inches long with a brass drag and frog-carry throat piece. This is a scarce sword to find. Shipping & Insurance included. $995.00
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General Joe Hooker wearing a Model 1860 Staff Officers sword
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WAR - MODEL 1860 STAFF OFFICERS SWORD, EMERSON & SILVER: The Civil War Model 1860 Staff Officers' sword was used by officers of the General Staff and Generals; however, because of its smaller in size and lighter weight, many continued to carry the older Model 1850 Staff & FIeld sword in combat. As a result, Civil War period 1860 Staff Officers' swords are quite scarce compaired to its post war version. The majority of Civil War versions have a reverse turn-down claim shell, and a plain scabbard with top single-ring mounts and a simple drag. Post war version all have a double-ring top mount; a center ring mount; an ornate decorated drag; and a fancy reverse claim shell or none at all.
This is a high-grade Civil War period Model 1860 Staff Officer sword made by Emerson & Silver, New Jersey. The hilt has a horn grip with original twisted wire with a turn-down counter guard complete with the original button that still works. It retains 95% plus original gold wash and is tight. The blade has the Emerson & Silver Key-Stone maker marks and has original frosty etching. The scabbard is bright steel with all original mounts and twisted rope rings, and a drag with ornate chase work. The scabbard shows wear indicating the sword was carried. This is the best example I have seen in a while and if you want one good example, this is it! Shipping and Insurance included. $1400.00
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A117. HORSTMANN MODEL 1840 CAVALRY OFFICERS SABER – SHORT BLADE: This is a Horstmann M1840 Cavalry with the 31 ¼ inch blade as described in John Thillmann’s book “Civil War Cavalry & Artillery saber” pages 216-222. The hilt is tight and the grip is 100% original with triple twisted wire. The pommel cap has a trumpet-like appearance and the inside quillion is plain. The blade has strong etching and is Horstmann retailer marked, and is held tight with the original blade washer. The scabbard is original to the saber and has brass rings and mounts, and there is a dent near the drag that has the appearance of a bullet strike. All the brass has a deep pleasing patina. This pattern saber pre-dates the Civil War by 20 years and saw continuous use well after the war. Shipping & Insurance is free. $1400.00
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A131. SAUERBIER CAVALRLY OFFICER SABER – RETAILED by BUNTING PHILADELPHIA – MOLLUS COLLECTION: In 1886, several members of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States (MOLLUS) began the formation of a Civil War Library and Museum to serve as a repository for their records, relics, memorabilia, souvenirs, artifacts, and awards. The collection was kept in various locations in Philadelphia until a house was purchased at 1805 Pine Street in 1922 to display the collection and serve as the MOLLUS Headquarters. The Museum closed in 2008.
This saber came out of that collection and has the museum inventory number painter on the scabbard. The saber was made by Sauerbier and is an early Civil War product with a plan hilt with ornate chase-work depicting a canon and a floral design. It retains much of the original gold finish and 100% original leather grip and triple wire. The blade washer is unique to Sauerbier and it holds the etch blade tight. It retains much original frosting, has amazing etching, and is retainer marked S.C. Bunting Jr. Philadelphia. Bunting acquired swords from a variety of makers, and finding a marked example is extremely rare. The scabbard is original to the saber with all brass fitting unique to Sauerbier. This is a rare saber that came out of one of the best know Civil War collection. Shipping and Insurance included in this price. $4400.00
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A245. 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. $1800.00
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A284. MODEL 1850 STAFF & FIELD SWORD – EMERSON & SILVER / JAMES P. FITCH, NEW YORK: This is a Model 1850 Staff & Field sword produced by Emerson & Silver, Treton New Jersey and retailed by James P Fitch, New York. This sword is in great condition, and is 100% original and complete with the metal scabbard. The shark skin grip shows a little wear, but complete with original double-strand brass wire; the guard and pommel cap are tight and with a pleasing brown-mustard patina; the blade washer is original and it holds the blade tight. The blade is bright with frosty etching of an "American Eagle" and “US” in the two center panels, and is stamped with the Emerson & Silver Keystone maker mark and FITCH retailer mark. The scabbard is complete with all mounts, which have fancy chase work. Examples of Emerson& Silver Model 1850 Staff & Field swords are rarely seen and add the FITCH retailer mark makes it more scarce. Shipping& Insurance included. $2100.00
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A288. AMES MODEL 1850 STAFF & FIELD SWORD - IDENTIFIED TO A WISCONSIN OFFICER: This Ames Model 1850 Staff & Field sword is identified to Lieutenant Colonel Joshua James Guppy, and it looks to have been taken from him when he was captured at the Battle of Buzzards Prairie on 11/03/1863. It is believed to have been a presentation sword, but the plaque was removed when the scabbard was Confederate refurbished with a flat black lacquer finish.
Lt. Colonel Joshua James Guppy initials "J. J. G." are engraved on pommel cap and top ring mount. A detail search of the Civil War data base and the National Archived records found one and only one Staff and Field grade officers with the initial J J G: Lieutenant Colonel Joshua James Guppy. He was commissioned into Field & Staff Wisconsin 10th Infantry on 9/13/1861, discharged for promotion on 7/25/1862 for a commissioned into Field & Staff Wisconsin 23rd Infantry, and Mustered Out on 7/4/1865. He was Wounded on 11/03/1863 at the Battle of Buzzards Prairie and listed as a POW at Carrion Crow Bayou, LA. He would be promoted to Colonel on 7/25/1862 and Brigadier General on 3/13/1865 by Brevet. A 90-page binder of historical information is included, and shipping & insurance is free. $2400.00
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A293. MODEL 1840 MEDICAL STAFF / PAY DEPARTMENT MILITIA SWORD: This is an early example of the Model 1840 Medical Staff / Pay Department sword in a scabbard common to Federal militia period scabbard. It was discovered in Georgia and may have been Southern carried. The hilt is tight with a shield void of any “MD” or “PD” letters, and the blade is unmarked and not etched. The scabbard is early with a Federal Eagle above the letter “L” and the letter “R” with an unreadable second letter on the opposite side. This is a very affordable example of this special staff officer’s sword. Shipping & Insurance included. $475.00
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“Bright and Beautiful”
A296. HORSTMANN STAFF & FIELD SWORD, HEAVILY CURVED BLADE: This is a Horstmann Staff & Field sword with a heavily curved blade. The hilt is tight; has a golden light mustard-brown patina; 100% original shark skin grip and dragoon triple copper wire. On the inside of the guard is etched the phrase “Bright and Beautiful.” There are no other marks to explain the significance of this phrase. The blade is period sharpened indicating it was carried, and the etching is bright with 100% original frosting. The scabbard is bright steel with all original mounts. Shipping & Insurance included. $2500.00
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A297. EMERSON & SILVER FOOT OFFICERS’ SWORD – GUTTA-PERCHA GRIP: This is the exact sword featured on page 317: Civil War Army Swords by John H. Thillmann. It is an Emerson & Silver Foot Officers’ sword with a gutta-percha grip marked with the keystone symbol of Emerson & Silver and the Schuyler Hartly & Graham retailer mark. Only a small number of these sword are known to exist, and the actual maker of the grip is unknown. The grip is a single formed piece with a pebbly finish on the sides and smooth on the top and bottom, and one strand of twisted copper wire. The tight hilt is tight with an ever light mustard patina with traces of original gold wash. The 29 1/2-inch blade is tight; maker and retailer marked; is etched with “US” and the American eagle; and has areas of dark spots. The scabbard is complete with all mounts and is embossed in a rope style pattern. The middle mount does have movement. This is a unique sword, which is missing from many advance collections. Shipping & Insurance included. $1950.00
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A300. PRESENTATION GRADE HORSTMANN MODEL 1850 INFANTRY OFFICERS SWORD: This is a beautiful high-quality presentation grade Model 1850 Foot Officers sword retailed by Horstmann. The shape of the German Silver grip indicates that the hilt is an Emerson & Silver product. The pommel cap and guard have ornate chase work with a good amount of original gilt, and the grip is exquisitely engraved. The blade washer is missing resulting in a little wiggle. The blade is Horstmann retailer marked with IRON PROOF on the spine, with remnants of light gold wash on the detailed etching. The German silver scabbard has ornate mounts and the drag has two holes for a presentation plaque. Looking at the patina, I do not think it was presented. This sword screams WOW!!!! Shipping & Insurance included. $6500.00
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A315. CLAUBERG – HIGH GRADE PRESENTATION QUALITY SILVER GRIP CAVALRY SABER: This is a Clauberg – High Grade Presentation quality Silver Grip cavalry saber. It once was in the Kevin Hofmann collection and the hilt is featured on page 153 of Civil War Cavalry & Artillery Sabers by John H. Thillmann. It has the less common fluted silver grip with un-shucked corn. It is in near-mint condition with 100% gold wash on the hilt; 95% original silver on the grip with brass visible on the high points; original red leather blade washer; and a mint Clauberg blade with frosty etching with a center panel “Deeds Not Words” and on the other side an American Eagle and US. The scabbard is 100% original with all mounts retaining 100% gold wash and retention screws. Shipping & Insurance included. $5500.00
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A328. GEM STONE GERMAN SILVER HILT PRESENTATION GRADE STAFF & FIELD SWORD: This is a Clauberg gem stone German Silver hilt presentation grade staff & field sword. The pommel cap has a deep red garnet center stone surrounded by 16 smaller stones. These stones alone have a value close to $1500.00. The pommel cap is highly decorated; the German Silver grip is tight with 100% original wire: and the eagle quillion guard retains much original gold wash. The gold wash blade is Clauberg maker marked with IRON PROOF on the top spine with frosty US on one side and the American eagle on the other. The blade washer is gone. There is some area of pitting towards the tip. The German Silver scabbard is complete with heavy medallion ring mounts with fancy chase work and US on the back side of the center mount. The heavy drag has a soldier standing sentry. This is a beautiful sword! Shipping & Insurance included. $6900.00
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A330. AMES MODEL 1841 NAVAL CUTLASS, CABOTVILLE 1842: This is an Ames Model 1841 Naval Cutlass, Cabotville 1842. The brass hilt is tight and the blade is Ames maker marked and dated 1842 USN. The blade has a nice even gray patina and is period sharpened on both edges. Shipping & Insurance is free. $1500.00
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A331. HORSTMANN – MODEL 1852 NAVAL OFFICERS SWORD: The navy adopted this officer sword pattern in 1852, and Horstmann produced several variants up to through the post-Civil War period. This is one of their earlier versions with the pipe-back blade and the Horstmann scroll mark on the scabbard. These were produced prior to the war. The hilt has 100% original gold wash; Dragoon triple wire; ray-skin grip; and the standard fancy pommel cap. The original blade washer holds the frosty 28 1/2-inch blade tight. The pipe-back blade is Horstmann marked and etchedwith the American eagle; Indian with a raised tomahawk; and a fo
ul anchor on oneside, and another American eagle and “UNITED STATES NAVY” on the other side. The scabbard is sharkskin covered wood and is 100% complete with both knotted ring mounts and the dolphin drag. All have a good amount of original gold wash, and the reverse side of the top mount has the raised Horstmann scroll marked mark. These are seldom seen and as only found on early productions. Shipping & Insurance included. $2800.00
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A334. LOT of THREE – MODEL 1850 FOOT OFFICERS SWORD: This is a Lot of three Model 1850 Foot Officers sword with no scabbards. From top to bottom.
Large basket guard Foot Officers sword with 100% shark skin grip and twisted wire with pommel cap, which is tight with no movements and has a pleasing patina. 30 3/8-inch blade is tight with original blade washer and is bright with strong etching and IRON PROOF on to spin; no maker mark.
Standard Foot Officer sword guard with pommel cap and 100% original shark skin grip with dragoon triple-strand brass wire. Original leather blade washer holds the 31-inch blade tight. The blade is dark with areas a surface pitting and the etching is faint from wear. IRON PROOF marked on the top spine, but no maker or retailer mark.
Standard Foot Officer sword maker marked Clauberg. The hilt is tight with a light brown patina and 100% original shark skin grip and dragoon triple-strand brass wire. The original leather blade washer holds the 31-inch blade tight. It is maker marked with IRON PROOF in the top spine and strong etching with a good amount of original frosting.
Shipping & Insurance is included free. $375 each for a total: $1125.00
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A347. AMES MODEL 1841 NAVAL CUTLASS, CABOTVILLE 1843 - 1860 RIVITED SCABBARD - MEXICAN - AMERICAN WAR & CIVIL WAR: As the Civil War approached, the United States Navy realized they had a number of Ames Model 1841 Naval Cutlass in inventory without scabbard and they ordered replacement scabbard from Ames in 1860. These scabbards were different than the original in that they were designed with a leather drag and throat; brass rivets on the front, and a leather frog attached with rivets. The exact number ordered is unknown, but must have been low since they are scarce and rarely seen with the cutlass. It is Ames maker marked and dated 1843 with US inspection marks. This makes it a 2-war sword with usage in the Mexican – American War & the American Civil War. This cutlass is in great condition with a guard in its original shape, and with a nice even dark mustard brown patina. The quillion is inspected “JCB” & “WAT.” The period sharpened blade has an even gray patina and is maker marked N. P. Ames Cabotville and inspected USN / 1843 / NWP with areaof dark spots and pitting. It is inventory number "134" and "3 D 1" on the inside of the guard. The scabbard is solid with no breaks and all rivets,and has the original finish with expected crazing and complete with the attached frog. The blade tip extends out a 1/4 inch at the bottom. It is extremely rare to find this cutlass with this 1860 scabbard. Shipping & Insurance included. $3700.00
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A350. AMES MODEL 1840 ARTILLERY OFFICER’S SABER – TYPE 2: One of the rarest swords produced by Ames is the Type- 2 Model 1840 Artillery Officer’s Saber. Only 20 were ordered by the Ordnance Department. They have no inspection marks and only have the acid etched Ames maker mark, and are often found in “minty” condition as they likely were little used. As a type-2 model, it has a flat guard at the blade ricasso. The hilt retained much of the original gold wash and is tight with some wear of the grip exposing some wood, but 100% original twisted wire. The original leather blade washer holds the frosty blade tight. The etching pattern is the standard design with the American Eagle on the Ames maker mark side, and the script US on the other side. The scabbard fits perfect to the blade and has the proper trumpet throat piece with no retention device on the inside as is found on the enlisted version. This was done so not to scratch or damage the etching. Shipping & Insurance is included. $12,000
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A351. NON-REGULATION STAFF & FIELD SWORD: One of my favorite Civil War swords is the Non-Regulation officer’s sword of which there are several variants. The Company grade version carried by Lieutenants and Captains has a steel guard and scabbard. However, the Staff & Field version has a brass guard and a higher-grade scabbard and a standard blade. This example has a brass guard with much original gilt finish, and the sharks-skin grip is 100% complete but most of the wire is gone. The hilt is tight. The original blade washer holds the 31 1/2" blade tight. It is Clauberg maker marked and has the standard etching pattern with an “American Eagle” on one side and “US” on the other, and not sharpened but with a few very small areas of dark spotting. The original scabbard is German Silver finished with brass rings and mounts and a brass drag. About 12” above the drag is a door ding pinch which caused a small break: however, it is minor and the scabbard body is strong. Shipping & Insurance is free. $895.00
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A355. MODEL 1850 STAFF & FIELD SWORD: This is an import Model 1850 Staff & Field sword. The blade is not maker or retailer marked, but is etched “EISENHAUER” near the base of the blade, and “US” and the American Eagle. The blade has a mottled gray patina with no rust or pitting, and never sharpened. There is no blade washer, but the hilt is tight. The guard and pommel cap have 100% original muted gold wash , and the grip has 90% original shark skin and 100% original twisted wire. The scabbard is in near-mint condition with 100% black finish and 100% original matching muted gold wash mounts. The drag shows a little wear. Shipping & Insurance is free. $975.00
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A356. OHIO IDENTIFIED – AMES MODEL 1850 FOOT OFFICERS SWORD: This Ames Model 1850 Foot Officers sword is identified to 1st Lt. Frank S. Schieffer of the 6th Ohio Infantry Regiment. The sword is in excellent+ condition and is original. The hilt retains a good amount of original gold wash with 100% original shark-skin grip and twisted wire, and the original blade washer holds the frosty marked etched blade tight. The black leather scabbard has expected crazing with no breaks, and retains all gold wash mounts and screws with a little wear, and the top mount is Ames maker mark with the identification skillfully etched to the front. It has an exceptional sword knot!
At the age of 21, Frank S. Schieffer enlisted as a Corporal “F” Co Ohio 6th (3 month) Infantry on 4/20/1861 for a period of 3 months and Mustered Out of 6/12/1861, Cincinnati, Ohio. He immediately reenlisted as a Sergeant and would promote to 2nd Lieutenant that same day and mustered into "F" Co. Ohio 6th Infantry (3 yrs).
Three months later 09/11/1861, He would be captured and made a Prison-of-War at Stewarts Run, Virginia. The force captured at Stewarts Run consisted of three officers and forty-seven enlisted men to include 2nd Lieutenant Schieffer, and the officers were accounted brave and competent. Schieffer would initially be confined at Richmond, Virginia 09/19/1861; then sent to Tuscaloosa Alabama 11/25/1861; then back to Richmond 12/03/61; in confinement at Salisbury, North Carolina 4/1862; released by Rebels on 07/14/1861 and paroled on 08/17/1862. He would rejoin his command in time to be promoted to 1st Lieutenant on 07/19/1862 as the regiment advance into Tennessee. Since he was previous captured and most likely lost his original sword, it was after this promotion he obtained his newly identified Ames Model 1850 Foot Officers.
During the battle of Murfreesboro (Stones River) Tennessee on 31 December, 1862, Lieutenant Schieffer was severely wounded by a musket ball passing thought the left leg below the knee. After being in the hospital for surgery and recovery, he was discharged and Mustered-Out on 06/23/1864. However, this did not stop his military service because he would enlist into the Navy 10/10/1864 as an Ordinary Seaman and serve on the USS Grampus to 10/14/1864; the USS Great Western to 11/03/1864, on the USS Rattier to 01/12/1865; and back to the USS Great Western to June 1865 when discharged.
This is a near-mint condition sword compete with an exception sword knot. Shipping & Insurance is free, and a 103-history binder is included. Click the above OHIO icon to read. $5500.00
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A362. SAUERBIER NON-REGULATION STAFF & FIELD SWORD & SKULL & CROSSBONES SCABBARD: This is a great example of a Sauerbier Non-Regulation Staff & Field sword with a skull & crossbones scabbard. The blade features the prototypical cross hatched "X" etching at the ricasso and a wide, unstopped fuller that transitions seamlessly into a vivid array of martial trophies, drums and patriotic panoplies. The steel possesses a gorgeous, mellowed patina with honest peppering that validates its frontline heritage without compromising the integrity of the scrollwork. The hilt is equally superb, boasting a solid brass guard with a high relief "E PLURIBUS UNUM" and a highly stylized Federal Eagle with outstretched wings, clutching a shield integrated into floral pierced work. There is no movement and it retains the original dark leather wrap secured by tight twisted brass wire.
What elevates this specimen to a museum grade rarity is the scabbard non regulation furniture. The brass carrying rings are supported by extraordinary, bespoke mounts relief cast with a memento mori skull and crossbones.
For the discerning collector, the combination of a verified Sauerbier signature and the unique scabbard mounts makes this one of the most significant and evocative Staff & Field swords. Shipping & Insurance include. $2900.00
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