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Non-Commission Officer 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 ˝-inches long with a brass dragand frog-carry throat piece. This is a scarce sword to find. Shipping & Insurance included. $1200.00

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U813. MODEL 1833 DRAGOON SABER, 1834 DATED: This is one of the most elusive examples of the Model 1833 Dragoon Saber besides those issued to Southern States. It is the 1834 dated saber with United States Dragoon, which is etched on the blade. The original government contract called for 1000 sabers with scabbard to be delivered by November 1. 1834, which Ames completed. The sabers delivered in 1834, 1835 and 1836 were etched United States Dragoon, and those delivered in 1837 and 1839 were etching United Stated. This example is the enlisted version with the steel scabbard. The grip is missing the original dragoon wire and 50% original leather. The blade washer is original and the 34-inch blade is bright with the maker mark faint but readable: N.P. Ames Cutler Springfield 1834. The inspector mark is under the blade washer and the marking is hard to photograph but readable with magnification. The scabbard is the correct lighter version with the split rings and has proper marks on the drag with a nice brown patina. $1700.00

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A107. MODEL 1860 STAFF OFFICERS SWORD – TOMES SONS & MELVAIN, & EMERSON & SILVER: The Model 1860 Staff Officers Sword was often carried by generals and their staff, but not by many front line combat officers. With its thin blade, it was not a fighting field sword, but a symbol of rank and position. There is a great image of General Hooker wearing this sword while seated on horseback. This sword was made by Emerson & Silver and retailed by Tomes Sons & Melvain located in New York city. The patina is matching on the entire hilt and scabbard; the guard has a little wiggle; the grip is 100% original and complete with thick twisted wire; and the etched diamond shaped blade has a few dark spots, but no pitting, and is both maker and retailer marked. The claim shell front guard has a great eagle facing towards the arrows, and the smaller reverse claim shell, which does not move, has beautiful chase work. The scabbard has matched brown patina; a brass throat, two top brass mounts with brass rings, and a simple designed brass drag. Also, there is traces of gold wash on these parts. War time versions of the Model 1860 Staff sword always have top single ring mounts and a simple plain drag. Here is a great example of a Civil War period sword carried by a staff officers. $800.00

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A113. CIVIL WAR - MODEL 1860 STAFF OFFICERS SWORD, EMERSON & SILVER: The Civil War Model 1860 Staff Officers' sword is a sword used by officers of the Staff and General Officers, but because of its smaller size and lighter weight, many officers 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 the 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 plain simple drag. Post war version all have a double-ring top mount; a center ring mount; an ornate decorated drag; and a fancy reveral 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 gripwith original twisted wire with a turn-down counter guard. 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 the plan drag shows some wear indicating the sword was carried. Shipping and Insurance included. $1400.00

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A119. MODEL 1850 STAFF & FIELD SWORD: This is a Model 1850 Staff & Field sword with the large US basket hilt. It is 100% original with all the shark skin and triples wire grip; a tight blade; and steel scabbard with all mounts. The brass has an even patina; the blade was period sharpened; the etching is light from wear; and the scabbard mounts have attractive chase work. Shipping & Insurance included. $1500.00

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A130. MODEL 1852 NAVAL OFFICERS SWORD – W. CLAUBERG: This is a Model 1852 Naval Officers sword made be W. Clauberg, Solingen. I suspect it is a late war production because the maker die stamp was worn and some of the letters are weakly struck. The sword shows wear, but is in great condition with a tight hilt; 100% original white shark-skin grip and triple wire; the original red felt blade washer; a strong and complete scabbard with all original mounts; and a frosty blade with deep etching, though it has some areas of salt & pepper dark spots.  The top mount has some movement, but the middle and drag are tight. The Union navy was smaller than the Army and therefore there are fewer M1852 Naval Officers swords then those carried by officers in the field. Shipping & Insurance is included. $1700.00

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A138. BENT & BUSH MARKED SWORD: This is the only Bent & Bush marked sword I have come across and it an odd piece. They took a Model 1860 Staff & Field hilt and removed the reverse guard, removed all the remaining chase work, and smooth out the guard, pommel and froward claim shell. It has an elliptical shaped Civil War period unetched blade, which is Bent & Bush Boston marked, and the scabbard has a frog carry top mount like and NCO sword. The blade washing is gone and there is side-to-side movement in the hilt. I suspect this is an attempt to make a Militia NCO sword. $350.00

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A148. 1860 DATED - AMES MODEL 1860 CAVALY SABERThis is an 1860 dated and inspected Ames M1860 Cavalry Saber in an Ames model 1840 heavy cavalry scabbard. The brass hilt is tight with a double inspected pommel cap. The original leather grip is gone and down to the wood, but the twisted brass wire remains. The period sharpened blade is bright; Ames maker marked; inspected “G.G.S”; dated 1860 and “US” & “JH” inspected. The scabbard is a perfect fit with no movement, though for a heavier blade. It has a gray-light brown patina and is complete with both rings and a tight throat piece. 1860 dated Ames saber are very rare to find because they saw action. Shipping & Insurance included. $1200.00 

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A153. TIFFANY - M1850 FOOT OFFICER SWORD: This is a Model 1850 Foot Officer Sword retailed by Tiffany of New York.  It is an import Civil War sword marked "PDL" for Peter D. Luneschloss of Solingen. It is in great condition and complete with the original scabbard. The hilt is tight and the grip retains 100% original sharkskin and twisted wire, and the original red felt blade washer holds the blade in place. The blade is “PDL” maker marked with the letter “E” and the ribbon “WARRANTED TO CUT – WROUGHT IRON” on one side, and the Tiffany New York retailer mark on other. Both the “US” and “Eagle” center panels are crisp with much original frosting, and the blade is bright and never sharpened. The scabbard is strong with expected crazing and has all original mounts and screws. On the reverse side above the middle mount is the name F.DEECKEN over NEW YORK. He was a maker of leather goods in NY and was in business only a short number of years. Marked scabbards are rare!  Shipping & Insurance included.$1800.00

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A159. P. S. JUSTICE CAVALRY OFFICER’S SABER - SCHUYLER, HARTLEY & GRAHAM RETAILED: One of the rarest early Civil War cavalry officer’s sabers are those made by P.S. Justice, Philadelphia, and to date there are less than a dozen known examples. This is an unmarked version which was etched and retailed by Schuler, Hartley & Graham, New York.  It has all the traits of a Justice officer’s saber: plain pommel cap and guard; sharkskin grip with one strand of twisted brass wire; a scabbard with a brass tulip throat and thin ornate & fancy ring mounts and drag. Normally, the Justice blade are plane, but this one is etched by Schuler, Hartley & Graham, New York, making it even more rare! Recently saw an example priced for $5500.00, and not as nice. Shipping and Insurance included. $2400.00

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A165. MODEL 1853 ENFIELD SABER: This is a Model 1853 Enfield Saber with a steel guard and pressed leather grips.  It is in great condition with no issues. There are no marks on the side of the blade and only the number 13 on the top of the spine, but no maker mark. The initials "RHP" are on the quillion and the top of the scabbard; however, there are no other marks to help in an identification. Shipping & Insurance included. $1200.00

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A194. AMES – MODEL 1861 NAVAL CULTASS & SCABBARDThis is an Ames Model 1861 Naval Cutlass complete with original scabbard. The blade has a gray patina with few barely noticeable nicks; is Ames marked and dated 1862, and retains the original blade washer. The basket hilt is tight with a deep copper patina with number 12M 886 (12886) on the back side of the guard, and the grip is 100% original. After the Navy received the first shipments, they modified the order so most examples should have no wire like this one. The scabbard is amazing condition with all original rivets; is solid, and has a strong tip. This is an outstanding example of an Ames Model 1861 Cutlass with a complete and strong scabbard. Shipping & insurance included. $1200.00

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A200. MODEL 1861 NAVAL CUTLASS: This is a Model 1861 Naval Cutlass that is in near-mint condition.  When first ordered by the Navy, the Model 1861 Naval cutlass came with twisted brass wire; however, the exposure to salt water made the brass brittle causing the wire to snap. As a result, the wire was removed from existing stock, and Ames was directed not to attach wire on futured orders. In addition to the Navy, the Army order 300 copies. It is not exactly known why, but they may have been issues to coastal artillery units or Marine Artillery Regiments; not to be confused with the Marine Corps. There are no existing records to documents where these 300 cutlasses went. This cutlass is in great condition with a near-mint scabbard. The guard is marked 4M685. This is not a rack number, but the order number making this number 4685.  The blade is dated 1862, but not Ames maker marked, and there are no inspection initials or USN marks. Also, the grip is in original mint condition and has original twisted brass wire. The leather scabbard is in near-mint condition with all its rivets and has the brass frog button and a strong tip with no breaks. The original leather blade washer holds the blade tight, and the blade was period sharpened. The 4M685 indicates this was originally slated to go to the Navy, but since it lacks the USN inspection initials and retains the original wire, there is a good possibility this was issued to the Army or sold to a one of the State naval militia units. A M1861 cutlass in this fine condition are seldom seen! Shipping & Insurance included. $1500.00

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A207. CLAUBERG – MODEL 1840 CAVALRY OFFICERS SABER: This is a Clauberg Model 1840 Heavy Cavalry Officer saber, which were carried by Union Cavalry Officers in both the Mexican-American & American Civil War. This example show wear, but not abuse, and is in great condition. The brass hilt and pommel cap have a pleasing patina, and the ray-skin grip shows wear and is missing some of the smaller side wire, but retains 100% original copper dragoon wire. The blade washer is missing; however, the saber is tight. The blade is triple Clauberg maker make, which is extremely rare: W. CLAUBERG SOLINGEN stamped on the left side; W. CLAUBERG SOLINGEN etched on the right side; and Clauberg KNIGHT Stamp. The spin of the blade is etched IRON PROOF. The body of the original scabbard has a nice even brown patina with brass rings and mounts, and the drag shows wear.  It also has the original throat piece with the original retention rivet. The blade was never sharpened and the etching is strong, but shows some wear.  Overall, this is a great example of a Model 1840 Cavalry Officers saber. Shipping & Insurance included. $1200.00

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A224. EMERSON & SILVER - PRESENTAION GRADE DAMASCUS STEEL SILVER HILT STAFF & FIELD SWORD & PERIOD PRESENTATION CASE + SWORD KNOT & SASH: This is a presentation grade silver hilt staff & field sword with a Damascus steel blade in a period presentation case with a sword knot & officers sash. The hilt and scabbard design are associated with Emerson & Silver, Trenton, New Jersey. The hilt is the large basket style guard with a center medallion with and America Eagle clutching a shield, and a stand of 8 flags with a top ribbon with 13 stars, and a German Silver grip with twisted brass wire. The original leather blade washer holds the 32 1/2-inch Damascus steel blade tight. It is Gold & Blue etched IRON PROOF on the spine, with US and the American Eagle on the blade. The steel scabbard has a nice gray patina and retains all its fancy mounts, but is missing the screw for the throat piece. It is rare to find a Civil War sword with a Damascus steel blade. The presentation wooded case in complete with all original hinges; brass handle; ivory diamond key hole, but no key; and is brown felt lined. The top does have a spit in the wood, but is very sold with no movement. In addition to the sword, there is the original sword knot and Officers sash, with has a few holes, but overall, in excellent condition.  Shipping & Insurance included. $9500.00

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A225. AMES MODEL 1850 FOOT OFFICERS SWORD: This is an Ames Model 1850 Foot Officers sword with the original scabbard. The hilt is tight with traces of original gold wash, 100% original grip and wire and the original blade white buff blade washer. The blade is 30 3/8” long with frosty etching and an Ames pen etched maker mark in an oval, and block US. The 31 1/2" scabbard leather is in near-mint condition and the mounts are tight with a mellow light mustard patina. It this sword had 100% original gilt; it would be twice the value. Shipping & Insurance included. $1700.00

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A254. UNIQUE - MODEL 1840 MUSICIAN SWORD: This unique Model 1840 Musician Sword came out of Kentucky. It has the standard M1840 Musician sword hilt with crude casting in the grip with a totally different blade and scabbard. Instead of the standard straight long blade used by Ames, Emerson & Silver, and Horstmann, this blade is shorter with a 1/18 x 25-inch curved blade, which is original to the hilt and retains the original white buff leather washer. It is totally unmarked, and the leather scabbard is complete with a brass drag and throat. I do not know who made it, or if it was Union, Militia, or Confederate carried. All I am sure of, is that it is the only known example I have ever seen in this configuration.  This would display well with a collection of Musician swords, as well as with a Confederate Musician or NCO uniform grouping. Shipping & Insurance included. $950.00

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A255. AMES MODEL 1850 FOOT OFFICERS’ SWORD – DATED 1851: The Model 1850 Foot Officer sword was adopted by the U.S. Ordnance Department on April 9, 1850 and the order went to Ames the next day. The brass guard of the M1850 Foot Officer sword displays a floral design with branches and scrolls cast of the lower hilt. Two blade lengths were requested to be made for the 800 swords ordered: 550 with 30 1/2-inch blades and 250 with 32-inch blades; and all 800 scabbards were made of leather with brass mounts. The sword was marked and inspected like the enlisted swords and Ames maker marked, should not be confused with those private purchased by officers. Ames began delivery of the M1850 Foot Office sword by March 10, 1851 and complete the order for 800 of February 25, 1852: 504 were dated & received in 1851 and 296 were dated & received in 1851. This was the only pre-Civil War order received by Ames.

This sword is Ames maker marked and inspected & dated  “U.S" over "R.P.B” and “1851” and has a 30 1/2-inch blade making it 1 of 550 of the original contract. The guard and pommel cap are tight and retain a good amount of original gold wash, and the grip is 100% original sharkskin and double twisted brass wire. The blade has a gray patina and still has visible etching, though very light. The tip is sharp and there is evidence of period sharping, and the blade washer appears to be original. The black leather scabbard fits perfect to the sword and retains all mounts. There is some crazing, dings, bumps, and leather loss above the drag, but overall, a very strong scabbard considering it was made in 1851 and no doubt saw use before and through the Civil War. The survival rate of the 1851 dated Ames Foot Officer swords is extremely low, and with 550 with the shorter blade, that rate is greatly reduced. It is rare to find this sword in any condition! Shipping & Insurance included. $2600.00

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A258. AMES M1832 FOOT ARTILLERY SWORD, 1862 DATED - MINT CONDITION: On June 11, 1861, the United States Ordnance Department placed an order for 1000 Ames M1832 Foot Artillery swords, but canceled the order on May 24, 1862 after delivery of only 300 swords; making this the final order. This sword is one of the 300 supplied and is in MINT condition! The hilt has an untouched golden mustard-brown patina; is free of dents and dings; and inspected G.G.S on the cross guard. The bright blade has its original finish with a few dark areas but never buffed, polished, or sharpened; the edges are nick free, and the tip is as sharp as the day made. It is maker marked with the Ames scroll stamp and dated/inspected U.S / J.H / 1862. The scabbard is in MINT condition with no crazing, cracks, or leather loss; and retains both original mounts with all rivets, and is inspected marked H on the drag. This sword is the finest war-time production example I have ever seen, and if looking for one in MINT condition; this is it! Shipping & Insurance included. $2500.00

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A265. AMES MODEL 1850 FOOT OFFICERS SWORD: This is an early production Ames Model 1850 Foot Officers sword. It has great untouched patina and much original frosting on the blade, and the scabbard is strong with no break but expected crazing, and the patina on the mounts match the hilt. The Ames maker mark is pen-etched with block letter US. This is straight out of the attic. Shipping and insurance are free. $1500.00

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A271. SAUERBIER STAFF & FIELD OFFICERS SWORD, STEEL SCABBARD: This is a Sauerbier maker marked Staff & Field Officers sword in a plain steel scabbard. The brass hilt and pommel cap have traces of original gold wash with a nice even brown-mustard patina, and is tight. The original black leather grip is 100% complete and has all original triple-strand wire, and the original leather blade washer holds the 30 1/4-inch etched blade tight. Initially, you might think this scabbard is for a saber; however, it is shorter with a curve for this blade and not a saber. This may have been carried by a Mounted or Artillery Staff & Field officer. The original hanger clips are attached to the rings and retain a little original leather.  $1700.00   

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AMES MODEL 1840 ARTILLERY OFFICERSSABER – TYPE 2: One of the most sought-after swords is the Ames Model 1840 Artillery Officers Saber in any configuration. Artillery officers’ sabers followed the pattern of the enlisted saber;  Type-1 guards were recessed to accept the scabbard, were as the Type-2 version were not and the scabbard has a throat piece. This saber is a Type-2 example. It has 100% original black leather and twisted wire. There is no movement in the hilt, and the blade is held tight by the original blade washer. The 32 1/4-inch blade is bright, with faint etching and light salt & pepper spots, and is faintly Ames maker marked. The scabbard is original! At one time, this saber sold for $14,000, but is now available for less.

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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 is complete with original double-strand brass wire; the guard and pommel cap are tight and have 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. $2200.00

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A289. DAHLGREN BAYONET: Probably no bayonet of the Civil War era is more instantly recognizable than the US Model 1861 Bowie Knife Bayonet better known as the “Dahlgren Bayonet" because of its creator and the man who was responsible for pushing for its adoption by the Navy. The massive knife bayonet with a 12” blade, an overall length of just under 17” and weighing in at about 2-pounds was the brainchild of US Rear Admiral John A Dahlgren (1809-1870).  This example is an early example dated 1861 and Navy inspected with an anchor & “P over G G”. It is also Ames maker marked. It is complete with all screws and the retention spring, and have 100% of the original walnut wood grip, which does have some dings. The blade is bright and period sharpened with no rust or pitting. The original leather sheath is competed and strong with both brass mounts. The top one retains the frog stud and all rivets, but the drag, which it tight, has none. 1861 dated and Navy inspected Dahlgren bayonets are not often seen, especially in this tine condition. Shipping & Insurance included. $1800.00

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Bright and Beautiful

A296. HORSTMANN STAFF & FIELD SWORD, HEAVILY CURVED BLADE –  PENNSYLVANIA VERBAL IDENTIFICATIONI acquired this sword from the Horse Soldier in Gettysburg, Pa. with a verbal pronounce it belong to a Captain C. W. Forrester. Research shows there was a Charles W. Forrester who served in “G” Co. Pennsylvania 21st Infantry 9/15/1862 - 9/30/1862; “F” Co  Pennsylvania 84th Infantry 10/1/1862 – 1/13/1865; and “G” Co. Pennsylvania 57th Infantry 1/13/1865. He served as a Lieutenant, Adjutant, and Captain. However, his name does not appear of the sword and I cannot attribute his history to it. None the less, the sword is in amazing condition and does have an unusual, and some would say strange, inscription on the inside guard. The sword is a Horstmann Staff & Field sword with a heavily curved blade and the hilt is tight with a mustard patina and 100% original shark skin grip and dragoon triple copper wire. On the inside of the guard is etched the phrase “Bright and Beautiful,” to which its meaning is unknown. It is strange that there are no other marks to clarify its significance leaving us to speculate that it is nothing more than a description of the sword. The etching is bright with 100% original frosting, and is period sharpened indication it was carried. The scabbard is bright steel with all original mounts. There it is! Shipping & Insurance included. $2800.00

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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. $2050.00

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A300. PRESENTATION GRADE HORSTMANN MODEL 1850 INFANTRY OFFICERS SWORD: This is a beautiful high-grade presentation quality 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, and 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. $6750.00

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A303. SAUERBIER NON-REG STAFF & FIELD OFFICERS SWORD -  MOTHER-OF-PEARL INLAYED POMMEL CAP: This is a Sauerbier Non-Regulation Staff & Field Officers sword with a mother-of-Pear inlayed pommel cap. The hilt is tight with a good amount of original gold gilt; has a tight original black leather grip with original triple-stand wire; and the original leather blade washer, which hold the 31 1/4-inch blade tight. The blade is not maker marked, but has the blade fuller and etching unique to Sauerbier. The scabbard has ornate mounts which retain much original gold, and light mustard-brown patina were the brass is exposed. The top portion of the scabbard retain much original finish were as the bottom show the steel, which has a pleasing gray patina. The mother-of-pear inlays is a shield on the top and George Washington back. Both are fully complete with no chips or cracks. This is an amazing sword! Shipping & Insurance included. $2800.00

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