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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
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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. .