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David LaSlavic at 602-717-3103 or ClickCLICK THE SWORD PHOTO TO SEE MORE IMAGES U329. PRESENTATION PEARL HANDLED INTER BELLUM PERIOD * MILITIA OFFICERS SWORD: This is an Ames Inter Bellum period Militia officers sword presented to Sargt. WM. H. Saunders. I have located this militia soldier, and he was a member of the Washington Light infantry: Boston Mass. This sword most likely was a gift when he was promoted to the officers ranks. The Boston Almanac for the year 1851 lists W. H. Saunders in K Company - Washington Light Infantry, First regiment of Light Infantry as a Lieutenant. I also found him listed as a painter by trade and a member the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts. This sword is and Ames Militia Officers sword etched on the ricasso "N.P. Ames/Cutler/Springfield." The 31 inch etched blade is in outstanding condition with a little salt & pepper staining! The knight's head pommel is on a fancy pearl grip, gilded brass guard. There is a small piece of pearl missing. The chain guard is original and complete. The scabbard has a great brown patina with outstanding chase work, and engraved "Presented to Sargt. Wm.H. Saunders by the Non-Commissioned Officers & Privates of the Washington Light Infantry/K." $1775.00 U234. NON-REGULATION STAFF & FIELD OFFICERS' SWORD: This high end Non-Regulation Staff & Field Officers sword is the second of this style I have ever purchased, and only the third one have have seen; but the third one was in extremly rought condition. This is the best, and the only one with a high-grade scabbard. The brass hilt has a rare design with Lady Columbia hold a shield with "US" on it and eagle clutching her staff. This hilt is tight with Shark-skin grip and triple strand wire. The blade is Clauberg marked and mirror bright with crisp etching. The scabbard is not the steel version, what appears to be silver plated brass, brass mounts, and great chase work from top to bottom. Between the top mounts is a Federal Eagle, and between the middle mount and the drag are cross American flags. The scabbard retains the original wood liner and fits the sword like a glove, and the patina on the brass thoat piece perfectly matched the hilts. This is a rare design and not often seen, especially with this scabbard. Truly a one of a kind sword. $3700.00
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