Guns International #: 100504739

Category - Edged Weapons Pre 1900 - Collectibles - Civil War

Category
Edged Weapons Pre 1900
Collectibles - Civil War

Very Rare Confederate Campbell & Co. Civil War Sword

Description:
The extremely rare, Pattern 1822, Light Cavalry Officer’s Sword shown here was made in England expressly for the Confederate States of America. It is etched with the Confederate “droop winged” Eagle surmounted by eleven stars representing the confederate states. The firm name and address, S. Isaac, Campbell & Co., are etched into the ricasso. S. Isaac, Campbell & Co. supplied numerous articles of war to the fledgling Confederacy. Isaac has long been considered a New Yorker, but new research has definitively shown that to be incorrect. A recent work attributes Isaac to having been a native Brit; he had long been a well-established military outfitter in 1861. Fortunately, he added the name of Campbell at the time so that we can distinguish his Confederate supplies from his British supplies. Campbell was an attorney and apparently no more than a financier. The firm supplied the Confederacy with knapsacks, cartridge boxes, belts, cap boxes, swords, buttons and firearms of English manufacture. Occasionally, examples are found bearing Isaac & Campbell’s mark. These marked pieces are strictly Confederate and are highly sought after by collectors. This rare example has a beautiful even aged patina throughout. It is untouched, not cleaned. There is some staining but no pitting. The blade and scabbard are somewhat dirty and can easily clean up well…of which I will not. It has seen use as the markings and etching have wear in areas. This sword has that true attic condition. Buyer pays 45.00 shipping and insurance.                

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