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CONFEDERATE FOOT OFFICERS SWORD W/LEATHER SCABBA

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:12,500.00 USD Estimated At:50,000.00 - 60,000.00 USD
CONFEDERATE FOOT OFFICERS SWORD W/LEATHER SCABBA
<B>CONFEDERATE FOOT OFFICERS SWORD WITH A LEATHER SCABBARD: by Burger & Brothers of Richmond, VA</B></I> P. Burger operated a saw manufactory in Richmond prior to the Civil War along with two of his brothers and Edwin Boyle. Boyle withdrew from the firm in 1861 and became a part of Boyle & Gamble. Burger and his brothers continued with operations producing among other items swords, which may have been assembled from Boyle & Gamble parts. Very few of their swords exist. The known examples of their foot officers' swords that have surfaced have been etched with the name “Burger” at the ricasso. <BR><BR>This 30 1/2" blade is etched on the right side with the firm name, a stand of two Confederate flags. Additionally, “C.S.A.1862" is etched about midway up the blade; the overall length of the sword is 35 ¼”. The left side of the blade is etched with crossed cannon and a presentation ribbon, which is blank; at the ricasso there is a shield, which may have at one time been etched “Richmond." The sword has its original leather washer. The guard and grip appear to be very similar to the products of Boyle & Gamble. The grip retains its original leather and single copper wire wrap. A sword with beautiful patina from a rarely seen Confederate sword maker.<BR><BR> <B>Provenance:</B></I> <I>The Tharpe Collection of American Military History</B></I><BR> <BR><B>Exhibited:</B></I> <I>The Liberty Heritage Society Museum</B></I><BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Requires 3rd Party Shipping (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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