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CONFEDERATE PRESENTATION FOOT OFFICERS SWORD WIT

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:6,250.00 USD Estimated At:25,000.00 - 35,000.00 USD
CONFEDERATE PRESENTATION FOOT OFFICERS SWORD WIT
<B>CONFEDERATE PRESENTATION FOOT OFFICER'S SWORD WITH ORIGINAL LEATHER SCABBARD by W. J. McElroy of Macon, Georgia</B></I> This is a W. J. McElroy presentation staff officer's sword; blade presentation in English script:<BR><BR><I>L. L. Strozer</B></I><BR><BR>Captain L. L. Strozer served in the 25th Georgia Provost Guards, a 1,000-man unit organized to round up deserters.<BR><BR>This sword has its original black leather scabbard with topstitching. The stitching has been re-glued. The mounts retain some of its original gold gild, and the ring on the top mount is original. The middle ring mount appears to be a period replacement. The overall condition of the scabbard is good, dry but stable with cracking and checking. This sword was carried by L. L. Strozer, whose name is etched in the panel on the left side of the blade. Also on this side of the blade is etched a stand of two flags; the etching extends from the ricasso to within 12” of point. The opposite side of the blade is etched with a floral pattern, “CS” in the middle of the blade and a panel near the ricasso with the firm name, “W. J. McElroy, Macon, Geo." The blade is 28 3/4" from ricasso to tip. Overall, the blade along with hilt is 34½.”<BR><BR>The guard has beautiful “attic find” patina with little of the original gilt. The top and bottom of the guard are beautifully engraved with an unique oak leaf pattern. The sword's original black leather grip with twisted copper wire is in excellent condition.<BR><BR><B>Provenance:</B></I> <I>The Headley Collection</B></I><BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Bats, Clubs, Sticks, Swords, Rif (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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