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Reproduction Civil War Presentation Sword

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:150.00 USD Estimated At:300.00 - 500.00 USD
Reproduction Civil War Presentation Sword
Very good reproduction ornate "Tiffany STYLE" presentation sword. large "US" in the openwork guard,quillon has eagle’s head jutting forward. The grip is silver, twisted with ridges and grooves. The 32 1/2" slightly curved blade is etched with "Tiffany & Co. NY" followed by a series of somewhat geometric floral scrolls followed by "US". The reverse has floral scrolls, followed by American shield, crossed cannons, stand of arms with crossed pikes/rifles with banners. This is followed by another series of geometric floral scrolls turning into a long, leafy vines. No nicks, 16" fuller along the flat. The brass scabbard matches the hilt in having a medium, aged brass patina, floral scrolls, figural ring mounts and screw-fastened, floral scrolled drag. The upper mount incorporates Lady Liberty holding a sword, and American Shield. The middle mount has a bearded charging Union soldier holding a rifle, with pack, bayonet, and "US" marked cartridge box. The inscription, between the ring mounts, with the recipient’s name in Old English and the rest in script: “Presented to / Col. Edward Lyon Bailey / 2nd N.H. Infantry Va. / Men of Co. A..” This is a very good copy sold by "House of Swords" in the 1960'"House of Swords" produced sand retailed as fantasy sword. They were copy's and or fakes resembling high-grade presentation swords. Often they used some real parts to include scabbards, scabbard mounts and blades. .