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COURTNEY & TENNENT MARKED CONFEDERATE NAVAL CUTLASS BY MOLE WITH SCABBARD
Offered here is a very good example of a 25” long Robert Mole & Sons produced Confederate Naval Cutlass, marked by Courtney, Tennent & Company with its original scabbard. The blade is… (1268-683). Learn More »
US MODEL 1841 NAVAL CUTLASS & SCABBARD BY AMES DATED 1842
Adopted in late 1841, this model cutlass was made by the Ames Manufacturing Company until 1846. In all a total of 6,600 cutlasses were produced. These saw service through the Mexican and Civil Wars.… (1268-675). Learn More »
SCARCE AMES 1860-DATED LIGHT CAVALRY SABER: MOST WENT TO VIRGINIA COURTESY OF BUCHANAN’S SECRETARY OF WAR, J.B. FLOYD
This 1860-dated Ames light cavalry saber stands a very good chance of having been carried by a Virginia Confederate cavalryman. Of approximately 1,400 made that year and delivered to the U.S.… (362-1263). Learn More »
UNTOUCHED C.R. KIRSCHBAUM US IMPORT M1840 CAVALRY SABER WITH KNIGHT’S HEAD MARK
For details on this company and these sabers see Thillmann, Civil War Cavalry and Artillery Sabers pp.349ff. The M1840 pattern, the so-called heavy cavalry saber to distinguish it from the lighter… (362-1261). Learn More »
BEAUTIFUL N.P. AMES MILITIA OFFICER’S SWORD WITH EAGLE CROSS GUARD AND SCABBARD
This is a high-quality Ames militia staff sword with knight’s helmet pommel, spread-winged eagle cross guard, and engraved scabbard. This is a pre-Civil War sword produced circa 1850 by the Ames… (1268-213). Learn More »
AMES MANUFACTURED MODEL 1850 FIELD & STAFF OFFICER’S SWORD ID’d TO 166TH & 176TH NEW YORK OFFICER
This sword has a bright blade that exhibits light scattered mottling and very minor surface pitting in areas. The blade meas. approx. 32.00 inches long and is 1.08 inches wide at the ricasso. The… (2025-388). Learn More »
VERY SCARCE CONFEDERATE “HAYDEN & WHILDEN / CHARLESTON” MARKED SOUTH CAROLINA LIGHT ARTILLERY SABER WITH BRASS SCABBARD
“Brass mounted regulation swords” are specifically listed among the military goods offered for sale by Hayden and Whilden of Charleston, SC, in an October 1861 advertisement. The firm was… (870-616). Learn More »
$15,000.00
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PRESENTATION AMES MODEL 1850 FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD OF LT. CORNELIUS BATCHELDER, 12th MASS, DATED JUNE 17, 1863, JUST TWO WEEKS BEFORE HE WAS WOUNDED AT GETTYSBURG!
This sword bears a wonderful inscription to a newly commissioned officer from the men of his company, beside whom he had served as a sergeant through Antietam, Fredericksburg and other heavy… (1052-1130). Learn More »
M1832 FOOT ARTILLERY SWORD WITH PARTIAL BELT AND FROG – AMES, 1841
This 1841 dated Ames Foot Artillery sword has a straight, heavy iron blade. It is double edged and the blade is clean with areas of darker spotting. There are two side-by-side fullers, starting just… (1268-612). Learn More »
$1,750.00
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INSCRIBED PRESENTATION SWORD OF COLONEL, LATER GENERAL JAMES H. LANE: THREE TIMES WOUNDED; SERVED FROM BIG BETHEL TO APPOMATTOX, INCLUDING PICKETT’S CHARGE
WHEN ELECTED COLONEL OF THE 28th NC, HIS OLD REGIMENT, THE 1st NC, “PRESENTED HIM WITH A SWORD, SADDLE AND BRIDLE, AND A HANDSOME PAIR OF GOBLETS…” We are proud to offer the sword mentioned in… (846-572). Learn More »
AMES MODEL 1832 SHORT SWORD WITH SCABBARD AND BELT
This Federal edged weapon is an Ames Model 1832 U.S. Foot Artilleryman’s short sword in wonderful original condition. Handsome and ruggedly made, this blade specimen is a product of the Ames… (490-919). Learn More »
$2,500.00
Originally $2,950.00
HANDSOME INSCRIBED MODEL 1850 STAFF AND FIELD OFFICER'S SWORD IN EXCELLENT CONDITION - ALBERT G. NEWSON, 193RD NEW YORK INFANTRY
Here is a very handsome and inscribed, original Model 1850 Officer's Staff and Field imported sword complete with its original metal scabbard. On the scabbard mount of this Civil War edged weapon is a… (490-06). Learn More »
$2,400.00
Originally $2,800.00
CASED PRESENTATION SWORD OF LT. ASAPH O. DODGE, 16th NEW YORK, WITH BATTLE HONORS
This officer’s sword not only bears a presentation inscription on the upper scabbard mount and battle honors on the middle mount, it comes with its original gold bullion officer’s sword knot and… (1052-1134). Learn More »
PAINTED ESCUTCHEON AND MODEL 1850 FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD ID’D TO MAJOR WILLIAM LAMBERT OF THE 15TH PENNSYLVANIA CAVALRY & THE 27TH & 33rd NEW JERSEY
At top center is a large, full color, spread winged eagle sitting on a reddish brown fascine at the center of a sunburst and gold stars. Due to paint loss some of the stars are missing. The eagle’s… (945-353). Learn More »
$2,500.00
Originally $2,950.00
US M1850 STAFF & FIELD OFFICER'S SWORD
Foreign import, with Prussian term “Eisenhauer” [iron proof] embossed in cursive script above the obverse ricasso. Bright ding-free blade measuring 33.25” in length. Displays crisp floral… (939-01). Learn More »
$1,800.00
Originally $2,100.00
MODEL 1872 UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS OFFICER’S MAMALUKE SWORD
The drawn sword meas. approx. 35.00 inches long. The plated blade itself meas. approx. 29.75 inches long x 0.75 of an inch wide at the ricasso. It has a central fuller that starts just above the… (150-354). Learn More »
$2,400.00
Originally $3,150.00
CONFEDERATE ARTILLERY SHORT SWORD WITH SCABBARD
This foot artillery sword, or heavy artillery sword, was made by W. J. McElroy in Macon, Georgia. Even though no maker marked examples of this exact type have come to light, both E. J. Johnston and W.… (2025-42). Learn More »
M1906 CAVALRY SABER & SCABBARD BY AMES
The M-1906 U.S. Cavalry saber is almost exactly like its forefather, the M-1860 Cavalry saber, used throughout the Civil War and on America's frontier during the Indian Wars. It was the last curved… (2023-2220). Learn More »
$550.00
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WAR OF 1812 NATHAN STARR US M1812/1813 CAVALRY SABER AND SCABBARD
This is one of Nathan Starr’s improved Model 1812 sabers, also known as the 1812/13 pattern. Starr was burdened with changes to the number ordered by federal government -- from 1,000 to 5,000, and… (299-22). Learn More »
M1860 CAVALRY SABER WITH SCABBARD, GUTTA PURCHA GRIP, PUBLISHED IN TILLMAN’S BOOK
Classic Civil War cavalry saber believed to be made by Gilbert Dubois in Napanoch, New York. Sword is in overall very good condition. Blade exhibits gray tone overall with a few darker patches. No… (870-470). Learn More »
NATHAN STARR 1818 CONTRACT CAVALRY SABER WITH METAL SCABBARD
Good condition, militia horseman’s battle saber is an original contract of 1818 piece made by the firm of Nathan Starr of Middletown, Connecticut. Some 10,600 sabers were contracted to Nathan Starr… (299-17). Learn More »
WK&C, SOLINGEN SHORT DRESS SWORD/HANGER WITH SCABBARD
This is an interesting item, being a short ceremonial dress sword or “hanger” modeled after a bayonet. The sword is 23.5” long overall with 19” blade. Grip and cross guard are designed as a… (2021-170). Learn More »
EXCAVATED CONFEDERATE CAVALRY SABER
If they gave out awards for crudely made cavalry sabers, this one would be in the running. The guard is simple flat iron, curving in a broad semicircle, with a simple hole in one end through which the… (490-6746). Learn More »
AUSTRIAN M1869/90 MILITARY INTENDANT OFFICIAL’S SWORD
This sword replaced an 1849 pattern, was used by officials in management positions, and is in very good condition, with just the scabbard showing as brown-speckled steel gray. The sword is unmarked,… (721-113). Learn More »
CLASSIC CONFEDERATE KENANSVILLE CAVALRY SABER FROM THE KNOX FAMILY COLLECTION OF MEMENTOS FROM THE FREDERICKSBURG AREA
This classic Confederate cavalry saber, a “Kenansville” or “Froelich” in collector terminology, comes from collection of Civil War relics, mementos, and family memorabilia retained until… (1246-09). Learn More »
INDONESIAN – JAVANESE KRIS OR KERIS
A Javanese Kris showing a wider blade with fewer curves than some, gray in color, but showing very clearly an attractive watery pattern to the steel. The blade is deeply worked across the broad base.… (490-6917). Learn More »
SUPERB M1840 FOOT OFFICERS SWORD – PRESENTED TO LT. CASPER BERRY, MONROE GUARDS AND 60TH PENNSYLVANIA
This exquisite M1840 foot officer’s presentation sword is a true rarity among antebellum and Civil War offerings. The folding side of the guard operates as it should, while the fixed piece is… (1256-220). Learn More »
BEAUTIFUL AMES MANUFACTURE M1852 NAVAL OFFICER’S SWORD
In 1852, the Navy Department adopted an officer sword which varied slightly from the previous model 1841 Officer’s Sword. The 1852 Navy Regulations described the m1852 Naval Officer’s Sword as a… (2024-1905). Learn More »
US 1832 PATTERN 1844 DATED ARTILLERY SHORT SWORD AND DINGEE MARKED BELT
The 1832 short sword had been specified for infantry sergeants and musicians as well as enlisted men of foot artillery. With the distribution of the 1840 sword patterns the sergeants and musicians… (2024-1766). Learn More »
CRUDELY CAST CONFEDERATE COPY OF THE US M1832 SHORT SWORD WITH ORGINAL CS SCABBARD
Although generally classified as artillery short swords the M1832 short sword was initially carried by infantry NCOs and musicians until later restricted to heavy artillery in the regular army, though… (2024-2136). Learn More »
UNIQUE MILLER AND COMPANY M1850 STAFF AND FIELD OFFICER’S SWORD
This M1850 staff and field officer sword comes beautifully etched and frosted with an ornately adorned scabbard. Etched with the Miller and Company of New York markers markings on the ricasso, the… (766-2033). Learn More »
NEAR MINT SILVER PLATED AND GILT-ETCHED EAGLE-POMMEL PRESENTATION 1902 OFFICER’S SWORD OF MAJ. ALFRED B. WELCH, 9th U.S. FIELD ARTILLERY
This is a beautiful high-end example of the U.S. 1902 officer’s saber made by Eickorn of Solingen in excellent to near mint condition. The hilt and guard are steel, as mandated in December 1902, but… (2024-2063). Learn More »
EXCAVATED CIVIL WAR US MODEL 1840 MUSICIAN’S SWORD
This pattern of sword for wear by musicians was part of the 1840 series of arms that included new patterns of cavalry saber, officer’s sword, non-commissioned officer’s sword, etc. This is similar… (490-6745). Learn More »
MORO KRIS
A good example of the Moro kris, having the characteristic wavy blade of the kris, but made wider, heavier, and with more shallow curves, definitely a weapon made for cutting or slashing as well as… (490-6914). Learn More »
$350.00
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PHILIPPINE IGOROT HINALUNG WITH HIKOT: DAGGER/SPEARHEAD WITH OPEN SCABBARD
These broad bladed weapons could be used both as a dagger, chopper, or mounted on a pole for use a spearhead. Called a Hinalung, the handle is forged in one piece with the blade, simply folded round… (2023-800). Learn More »
WAR OF 1812 NATHAN STARR US M1812/1813 CAVALRY SABER AND SCABBARD
This is one of Nathan Starr’s improved Model 1812 sabers, also known as the 1812/13 pattern. Starr was burdened with changes to the number ordered by federal government- from 1,000 to 5,000, and… (490-3562). Learn More »
US ORDNANCE INSPECTED MODEL 1832/34 OFFICER’S SWORD
This is a very scarce US Model 1832/34 sword for officers of infantry, artillery and ordnance made by Ames on contract with the U.S. government for officers of the regular army and inspected by Major… (870-318). Learn More »
AMES US M1850 STAFF & FIELD OFFICER’S SWORD PRESENTED TO MAJ. JOSEPH COLBURN 59th MASSACHUSETTS, WIA 2nd BULL RUN AND PETERSBURG
This regulation M1850 Staff and Field Officer’s Sword was carried by an officer with a good combat record, being twice wounded in action, once as a line officer and once while Major while owning… (1052-1133). Learn More »
MEDAL OF HONOR FOR “EXTRAORDINARY HEROISM” – 1861 PRESENTATION SWORD OF LT. CHARLES JOSEPH MURPHY, 38th NEW YORK, MEDAL OF HONOR FOR BULL RUN, ESCAPEE FROM LIBBY, VOLUNTEER AIDE TO MEDICAL STAFF IN THE PENINSULA CAMPAIGN
This non-regulation officer’s sword bears an 1861 presentation on the obverse scabbard, “Presented to/ Lieut. C.J. Murphy, / by his friends / 1861” and a list of battles on the reverse… (1052-1131). Learn More »
INSCRIBED AMES FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD OF LT. CHARLES H. TOBEY, 58th MASS, WIA SPOTSYLVANIA AND PETERSBURG; POW POPLAR GROVE CHURCH
Charles Henry Tobey did three tours of duty during the war and this sword dates to his service as an officer, from January 1864 to muster out in July 1865, in the 58th Massachusetts, a regiment in the… (1052-1132). Learn More »
INSCRIBED M1850 FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD OF ROBERT L. ORR, 61st PENNSYLVANIA, MEDAL OF HONOR FOR PETERSBURG
This Klingenthal made US Model 1850 foot officer’s sword bears a dead-real period inscription on the reverse of the scabbard throat reading: Robt. L. Orr / Independent / Greys. Orr had been active… (1052-1127). Learn More »
BRITISH M1796 LIGHT CAVALRY OFFICER’S SABER, WITH KNOT AND SCABBARD
An elegant British light cavalry officer’s 1796 saber with scabbard and sword knot, showing bright, with lots of gilt left on the brass scabbard and hilt. This has a clip point and reverse-P guard… (1240-11). Learn More »
PRESENTATION US M1840 MEDICAL STAFF SWORD OF ASST. SURG. BENJAMIN F. TAFT, 20th MASSACHUSETTS- THE HARVARD REGIMENT- WITH BATTLE HONOR: “FREDERICKSBURG.”
This regulation U.S. M1840 Medical Staff sword bears an elegant inscription in script: B.F. Taft/Asst. Surgeon 20th Mass. Vols./Fredericksburg on the obverse scabbard between the upper and middle… (1052-1118). Learn More »
AMES M1850 FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD IDENTIFIED TO CAPT. SAMUEL HUBBARD, 15TH CONNECTICUT INFANTRY
This original Model 1850 Foot Officer’s sword by Ames comes with the original brass throat portion from its leather scabbard. This sword measures 36.5” overall, with a 30.5” steel blade. Blade,… (1052-681). Learn More »
$1,950.00
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BEAUTIFUL GERMAN HUNTING SWORD
This German hunting sword has lots of gilt finish left on the brass mounts of the hilt and a very clean blade showing deeply etched floral and animal motifs, along with a poem, with etching showing… (2024-273). Learn More »
AMES MODEL 1832 SHORT SWORD WITH SCABBARD AND BELT
This Federal edged weapon is an Ames Model 1832 U.S. Foot Artilleryman’s short sword in excellent original condition. Handsome and ruggedly made, this blade specimen is a product of the Ames… (490-6822). Learn More »
ITALIAN PIEDMONTESE INFANTRY SHORT SWORD, FASCINE KNIFE
This is a good example of the short sword or side knife issued to foot troops in the mid to late 1800s for use in constructing fortifications and clearing undergrowth, but also as a potential last… (462-327). Learn More »
PRESENTATION AMES M1850 FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD WITH SCARCE ENGRAVED GILT BRASS FACTORY SCABBARD - CAPT. N. H. KEMP, 6TH & 1ST MASSACHUSETTS MILITIA
This Model 1850 foot officer’s is nicely etched by Ames on the blade ricasso and also stamped by the company on the reverse of the gilt brass scabbard near the throat showing the scabbard was not… (870-645). Learn More »
1839 AMES PRESENTATION MILITIA OFFICER’S SWORD OF CAPT. JOHN C. HELME FROM THE GULICK GUARDS, “FIREMEN WITH PLEASURE – SOLDIERS AT LEISURE.” LATER POLICE CAPTAIN IN THE 1863 NEW YORK DRAFT RIOTS
The “Gulick Guards” were organized in New York City in 1836, composed largely of firemen, current and former, and apparently taking their name from the former Chief Engineer of the Fire… (870-690). Learn More »
HIGH GRADE Ca. 1850-1860 GENERAL’S SWORD WITH UNUSUAL USA BLADE ETCHING BY LAMBERT, PHILADELPHIA, EX-KEVIN HOFFMAN
This sword comes from the extensive and esteemed collection of Kevin Hoffman, who classified it as a ca. 1850-1860 general officer’s sword. In support of that identification the sword still retains… (870-672). Learn More »
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FOLDING MAP OF VIRGINIA – ID’D TO COLONEL JOHN TOWERS, 8th GEORGIA INFANTRY – WIA GETTYSBURG
This map was part of the wartime collection of John Towers, Colonel of the 8th Georgia Infantry and comes to us in a good condition given its age and use. This high-quality map is a Lloyd’s Official Map of the State of Virginia, predating the… (846-561). Learn More »
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