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Presentation By Veterians, Statue Hilt Sword, Major James Bliss, Co.B 8Th NEW YORK Calvary,Engraved Ivory Grip,Silver Scabbard
Guns International #: 101128032 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Collectibles - Civil War - Edged Weapons Pre 1900
Seller's Information
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Seller: gdog2693
Company:
Member Since: 6/4/13
First Name: Daniel
Last Name: Cullip
State: Michigan
Country: United States
Phone: (859) 533-5445
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Number of Active Listings: 19
Total Number of Listings: 190
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Postal Money Order
Description:
This sword is one the top of the line, Gold washed basket with grape leaves & grapes ,laurel leaves,gold washed statue head on the pommel. Ivory grip chased on the edges ,with crossed swords, crossed pistols, and liberty type helmet ,engraved up the middle of the grip. This has the original gold sword knot in above good condition. The scabbard has an ornate gold washed throat, with ornate gold washed double hangers, laurel leaves on both even the rings are ornately done, the drag is ornate, and ornately engraved on the scabbard is a standing Cavalry men holding a USC flag in uniform. The scabbard is silver with the early engraving of the presentation when James Bliss was still a Captain at the time he was presented this by the Veterans in the unit. This sword was made by the worlds best sword makers at this time W.CLAUBLRC , AND HAS THE STANDING KNIGHT AS THE MAKERS MARK. The blade is frosty, and perfect The large U.S. an ornate leaves on one side , the E.PLURIBUS UNUM ,flags pikes and such on the other. There are so many battles & sieges this unit went through that it is amazing that Major Bliss survived . Their are many articles that mention James Bliss, he was at Five forks, Brandy Station, Gettysburg, Winchester,Petersburg siege, cold harbor, Brady Station, Spostvania, Sailor Creek , Appomattox Court House, I would say over fifty deployments . James Bliss was many dangerous battles and places. This sword was purchased in the 1960's and was hard to find in this condition then even harder now, a real pieces of history. 859-533-5445
SOLD