Lot 100
Deluxe Model 1860 Staff & Field Officers Sword and Scabbard, Ames Sword, Chicoppee, Mass, Quite Fine Condition. Deluxe Model 1860 Staff & Field Officers Sword, by, 32-1/4'' blade, approx. 38-3/4'' overall; nickel-plated scabbard is 33-3/8'' with ornate brass hanger mounts and drag. Light straight blade elegantly etched in floral decorations, the letters ''US''; the reverse side is etched with a similar design and eagle. Brass grip is cast integrally to resemble ornate wrap in place of the more standard black fishskin. Handle is also wrapped with twisted copper wire as additional ornamentation. All metal parts of hilt are gilded brass. Knucklebow is a flattened strip of brass and pierced for a sword knot at the joint near pommel top. Center of the knucklebow shows additional floral decorations. Kidney-shaped counterguard is ornamented with eagle and trophy of flags. Hinged guard on reverse is decorated with floral wreaths, military trophy, and U.S. shield. Sword is in fine condition. Scabbard retains nickel plate as does the gilt. A beautiful seldom seen variation of an interesting Civil War period sword. Estimated Value $800 - 1,200
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