Guns International #: 102087331
Seller's Inventory #: M-0330
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Guns International #: 102087331
Category - Collectibles - Civil War
- Edged Weapons Pre 1900
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Seller: Civil War Toys
Member Since: 5/30/19
First Name: vincent
Last Name: caponi
State:
New York
Zip: 11565
Country: United States
Phone: (516) 353-3250
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Seller Type:Private Seller
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A U.S. Civil War Model 1850 Foot Officers Sword Presented To "Lt. James M. Crawford, 93rd N.Y. Infantry" In A Shield On The Top Mount Of The Scabbard
Description: A U.S. Civil War Model 1850 Foot officers Sword Presented To "Lt. James M. Crawford, 93rd N.Y. Infantry" In A Shield On The Top Mount Of The Scabbard In Very Nice Condition. All original and complete. The sword has a nice blade with all of the etching of military motifs being clear on it. It has a light patina on it. The brass guard and pommel are both nice and untouched with a darkening mellow color to them. There is a U.S. Shield & Stars engraved at the top of the pommel cap. The top of the guard is finely engraved with his name in script, "J.M. Crawford". The leather scabbard is fine throughout with fully engraved brass fittings. The top mount has a large shield with the following inscription finely done in script inside it, "PRESENTED TO LIEUT. J.M. CRAWFORD BY THE NON COMMISSIONED OFFICERS & PRIVATES OF COMP. I, 93rd REGT. N.Y.V." All of the brass fittings also have a nice even mellow color to them. Lieut. Crawford enlisted on 11/7/1861 and was dischrged on 4/15/1861. The regiment was fairly quiet during this time and through june of 1862. Lt. Crawford was commissioned into the field and staff again on 2/15/1864 and remained in until 6/6 1865. He was promoted To Chaplain On 2/15/1864. During this time the regiment saw heavy action in many battles including, "Wilderness, Spotsylvania Court House, Cold Harbor, Petersburg VA, Deep Bottom run, Boydton Plank Road, and many more. This Is A Very Finely Inscribed Model 1850 Foot Officers Sword To Lt. James M. Crawford That Has Fine Civil War History. This Sword Would Make A Great Addition To Any Fine Collection! SOLD |
Guns International #: 102087331
Seller's Inventory #: M-0330
Guns International #: 102087331
Seller's Inventory #: M-0330