CIVIL WAR BG ALBERT ORDWAY PRESENTATION SWORD
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CIVIL WAR BG ALBERT ORDWAY PRESENTATION SWORD
Civil War Union Brevet Brigadier General Albert Ordway's Presentation M1860 Staff and Field Officer's Sword. Presented by the men of the 24th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. Double edged, straight blade with central fuller. Double acid etched with foliate, patriotic patterns and distributor mark of Schuyer, Hartley & Graham New York. Hand engraved maker mark of Coulaux on one side of the ricasso, "Klingenthal" on the reverse. Decorated, gilded brass hilt with "D" guard and folding clamshell guard. Hand engraved "Presented to Brev. Brig. Gen. Albert Ordway from the men of his command in the 24th Regt. Mass. Vol. as a token of their respect and Esteem 1865" on the guard. Twisted wire wrapped, mother of pearl grips and bullion sword knot. Decorated, gilded brass scabbard with raised eagle and foliate designs.
Blade Length: 31 1/4"
Total Length: 37 5/8"
Provenance: Civil War Edged Weapon Collection of Larry E. Schmidt (1959-2020 | Houston, TX)
Civil War Union Brevet Brigadier General Albert Ordway's Presentation M1860 Staff and Field Officer's Sword. Presented by the men of the 24th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. Double edged, straight blade with central fuller. Double acid etched with foliate, patriotic patterns and distributor mark of Schuyer, Hartley & Graham New York. Hand engraved maker mark of Coulaux on one side of the ricasso, "Klingenthal" on the reverse. Decorated, gilded brass hilt with "D" guard and folding clamshell guard. Hand engraved "Presented to Brev. Brig. Gen. Albert Ordway from the men of his command in the 24th Regt. Mass. Vol. as a token of their respect and Esteem 1865" on the guard. Twisted wire wrapped, mother of pearl grips and bullion sword knot. Decorated, gilded brass scabbard with raised eagle and foliate designs.
Blade Length: 31 1/4"
Total Length: 37 5/8"
Provenance: Civil War Edged Weapon Collection of Larry E. Schmidt (1959-2020 | Houston, TX)
Condition
Good. Blade has oxidation, dark spots and light pitting. Hilt has patina. Pommel is slightly loose. Scabbard has small dents.
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CIVIL WAR BG ALBERT ORDWAY PRESENTATION SWORD
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