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Identified Iowa 2nd Infantry Officer Group

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:1,500.00 USD Estimated At:6,000.00 - 8,000.00 USD
Identified Iowa 2nd Infantry Officer Group
<B>Identified Iowa 2nd Infantry Officer Presentation Grade Sword and Daguerreotype.</B></I> This exceptional group is identified to Captain Richard B. also listed as H. Huston, a captain in the Iowa 2nd Infantry. Huston was a resident of Keokuk, Iowa and enlisted on May 4, 1861 as a captain. He served in Company "A" of the Iowa 2nd Infantry until he resigned on September 3, 1862 as a result of a disability. <BR><BR>The group includes a quarter plate (3.25” x 4.25”) daguerreotype of Huston, seated in uniform, holding his sword. His hat ,with the insignia of the 2nd Iowa, is situated on a small table beside him. The sharp image clearly shows the details of his uniform and sword. It is in a Union case manufactured by Littlefield, Parsons & Company of the “<I>The Sweet Potato Dinner</B></I>” type (Krainik 17). While the image is fine, the case has suffered damage situated primarily around the area of the hinges. The resultant loss has caused the lid to separate from the lower portion of the case. There are a few other chips and cracks present. <BR><BR>The fantastic gilt sword pictured in the image is also included in the group. The blade measures 32” long, 37” to the top of the pommel. There is some light engraving on the blade, mainly floral in nature. The grip is wire-wrapped mother of pearl. The guard has an Indian, tobacco leaves, shield and contra-eagle design. The pommel is of the Roman helmet style. The sword is in very good condition with only light discoloration to the blade, the tip bent slightly, and a small area of mother of pearl missing near the ferrule. The grip is missing the wire wrap on three of the nine grooves. The sword is complete in its original decoratively etched scabbard. There is only minor wear to the scabbard and one or two small dents. Both sword hanger rings are present. <BR><BR>The vintage of the sword probably pre-dates Huston's Civil War service as evidenced by the commission document included with the group. The document, one page, matted to 8.5” x 12.75”, and framed under glass to 16.5” x 20”, is dated March 22, 1858, and appoints Huston Quarter Master General of the state of Iowa. The commission is signed by Iowa governor Ralph P. Lowe. The document has crease marks and some remnants of old adhesive tape residue; else, it is in very good condition.<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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