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Confederate Staff Officer's Sword James Conning

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:6,250.00 USD Estimated At:25,000.00 - 35,000.00 USD
Confederate Staff Officer's Sword James Conning
<B>Confederate Staff Officer's Sword James Conning,</B></I> Mobile, Alabama. James Conning of Mobile, Alabama was a jeweler, silversmith, and military outfitter during the Civil War. This authentic staff and field officer's sword has matching assembly numbers "339" on the blade as well as scabbard mounts, which was customary by Conning. The original leather grips and wire are very fine and the guard, mounts, and drag retain 95% of original gilting. This is truly an exceptionally desirable Confederate staff officer's sword made in Mobile. <BR><BR><I>Provenance</B></I>: Flayderman Collection <BR><BR>Authentication: Steve Hess<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Large Collectibles (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)