Us M1860 Style Cavalry Officer’s Sword. Auction
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US M1860 STYLE CAVALRY OFFICER’S SWORD.
US M1860 STYLE CAVALRY OFFICER’S SWORD.
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Overall length: 43”. Blade length: 36 1/4". This cavalry officer’s sword is likely a French import popular during the Civil War. The plain blade has a single large unstopped fuller with a secondary fuller near the spine. The blade is stamped near the hilt with a crowned “D” and a crowned “B”. Gilded brass hilt with a 2-branch semi-basket guard. Branches feature foliate decoration at the base and at the joint with the pommel. The quillon area has a floral shell-shaped embellishment. The pommel has a typical laurel decoration with a central flower. Wire-wrapped sharkskin grip. Iron scabbard. CONDITION: blade has a medium gray, mottled patina. Hilt shows only traces of the original gilded finish. Grip shows wear but is complete. Scabbard has a medium gray, mottled patina with very few shallow dents. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Edward Scott Meadows. (02-22065/BF). $500-750.
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US M1860 STYLE CAVALRY OFFICER’S SWORD.

Estimate US$500 - US$750
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US$250

Starting Price US$250
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