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"Very Fine Pattern 1872 Presentation Sword by N. C. Lilly & Co of Columbus, OH (SW1315)
Guns International #: 101638601 Seller's Inventory #: SW1315
Category: Edged Weapons Pre 1900 - Military Collectible US
Seller's Information
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Seller: Collectors Firearms
Company: CollectorsFirearms, Inc
Member Since: 3/6/07
First Name: E-commerce
Last Name: Department
State: Texas
Zip: 77063
Country: United States
Phone: (832) 360-1771
Fax: (713) 781-6407
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 9457
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: M/C, VISA, American Express and Discover
Description:
"Very fine Pattern 1872 Presentation grade sword to William E Thompson by the Elks Lodge. Blade is beautifully acid etched with patriotic themes on both sides. The hilt is brass relief cast and gilded. The sharkskin is stained to a black is blue hue. The scabbard is nickel plated and has one sided relief gilded brass mounts with patriotic themes. The scabbard is inscribed “May 9th 1898/ Presented to/ Bro. W.E. Thompson/ Major 14th Regiment/ N.G. P./ by Lodge No. 136 B.P.O. Elks McKeesport, Pa" Major William E. Thompson turned into a Colonel of the National Guard of Pennsylvania. Col. Thompson spent his career working in government and held several elected positions in addition to his service in the Pennsylvania National guard. He also has a member of the Elks lodge which this sword presented him with. Very nice sword!
Price: $2,495.00