- TWO CIVIL WAR SWORDS United States,A
TWO CIVIL WAR SWORDS United States,A Model 1860 Light Cavalry Saber with a brass hilt, leather-wrapped wooden grip, marked on one side of the ricasso "Made by/AMES MFG Co/CHICOPEE/MASS.", and on the other side "US/CCS./1861", with a steel scabbard; and a Model 1840 NCO sword with a brass hilt, marked on one side of the ricasso "Made by/AMES MFG Co/CHICOPEE/MASS.", and on the other side "US/H.D.H./1864".
- U.S. MODEL 1840 CAVALRY SABER AND SCABBARD
U.S. MODEL 1840 CAVALRY SABER AND SCABBARD United States,Brass hilt, leather and wire-wrapped wooden grip, steel blade marked on the ricasso "P.S. JUSTICE/PHILADA", with a steel scabbard.
- CIVIL WAR ITEMS IDENTIFIED TO JOSEPH
CIVIL WAR ITEMS IDENTIFIED TO JOSEPH M. SHOWALTER United States,A .44 caliber Colt Model 1860 Army revolver, serial number 4892 all matching no number on the wedge, walnut grips with cross hatching; a Model 1860 Light Cavalry saber; an image of Joseph M. Showalter with brothers in 1861; a Model 1864 cartridge box (tins missing) with a belt and "US" belt plate; a leather-bound book (cover detached) titled "Personal War Sketches/Presented To/W.S. Thompson Post No. 132/Department of Pennsylvania" with all of the service of each member of the post including Showalter; a tin box marked "Post 132" with paint loss and wear; a Gettysburg booklet; a GAR book titled "Centenary of/Abraham Lincoln/1809-1909"; a diary which includes a description of the Battle of Antietam; Showalter's discharge from the 124th Pennsylvania Regiment; Showalter's discharge from the 2nd Pennsylvania Cavalry; two typed descriptions of Showalter's service; a large group of G.A.R. medals; a copy of the 140th Pennsylvania Volunteers regimental history signed by the author; a copy of the 124th Pennsylvania Volunteers regimental history signed by the author; a copy of Pennsylvania at Antietam; his soldiers memorial from the 124th PA; and a copy of Second Brigade of the Pennsylvania Reserves at Antietam. Note: Joseph Morgan Showalter was born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania in 1845. In 1862 he enlisted as a private in the 124th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry and fought in the Battle of Antietam and Chancellorsville, after which his enlistment ended. When Lee marched into Pennsylvania in 1863, he enlisted in the 29th Emergency Militia and served as a corporal. The unit was held in reserve and discharged in August 1863. In 1864 he enlisted as a quarter master sergeant in the 2nd Pennsylvania Cavalry and served at Petersburg and Appomattox. He was discharged on June 12, 1865. After the war, he was involved with the Grand Army of the Republic. He died in 1942 at the age of 96-97.
- WWI US 'PATTON' CAVALRY SWORD, 1918An
WWI US 'PATTON' CAVALRY SWORD, 1918An original Patton Cavalry sword, ricasso marked 'L.F. & Co.,' flaming bomb, and 1918, black textured grip, basket style guard, the original canvas covered scabbard.Patton designed the sword while serving as a Lieutenant at the Mounted Service School, Fort Riley, Kansas around 1910. His design differed from typical cavalry sabers in that the blade was straight and designed for ''cut and thrust'' attack.Measures 42 inches overall.Very good condition throughout, no damage, repair or heavy wear.
- U.S. CIVIL WAR CAVALRY SABER & SCABBARD
U.S. CIVIL WAR CAVALRY SABER & SCABBARD "Ames Manufacturing CO., Chicopee, Mass; stamped with Federal inspector's mark and 1863.
- U.S. CIVIL WAR CAVALRY SABER & SCABBARD
U.S. CIVIL WAR CAVALRY SABER & SCABBARD Ames Manufacturing Co., Chicopee, Mass., with inspector's mark, "A.J.K," dated 1863.
- FRENCH CAVALRY SABER AND SCABBARD, 19TH
FRENCH CAVALRY SABER AND SCABBARD, 19TH C.French cavalry saber and scabbard, 19th c., with wire wrap leather grip, brass knuckle guard, matching numbers, 36" blade.
Condition:
Good condition. No apparent damages or repairs.
- JAPANESE WW2 SIGNED FLAG & OFFICER SWORDS
JAPANESE WW2 SIGNED FLAG & OFFICER SWORDS 1) Large (slightly as found) "captured" Japanese flag, with large Japanese inscription, several American GI inscriptions, and several Japanese soldier inscriptions. 39" x 27.5", as is but not fragile. WW2 Japanese officer's sword, 35", some dents to scabbard. WW1 / WW2 Japanese Cavalry saber, 39.75", numbered "82992".
- MILITARIA. RUSSO-JAPANESE KYU GUNTOAN
MILITARIA. RUSSO-JAPANESE KYU GUNTOAN SWORD AND (2) M1889 Type 32 Sabers. Including an officers Russo-Japanese Kyu Gunto army style sword with scabbard; a numbers matching Japanese M1889 Type 32 cavalry saber Ko pattern? with steel scabbard, single hanger-ring, and an officers tassel; and a Japanese M1889 Type 32 Army saber Otsu pattern? with steel scabbard and a single hanger-ring. From a Larchmont, NY estate. Dimensions: Otsu pattern? measures approx. 30.50" in length and the Ko pattern? measures approx. 32.50" in length. Condition: All swords exhibit wear consistent with age. All swords are preserved with what appears to be Cosmoline and or oil.
- MILITARIA. BRITISH RAJ 1821 PATTERN
MILITARIA. BRITISH RAJ 1821 PATTERN LIGHT CAVALRY Saber. A British Raj? 1821 Pattern light cavalry officers? NCO? saber with proof slug, acid etched blade, three bar variant hilt, stepped pommel, steel scabbard with drag, and a wire wrapped faux shagreen grip. Accompanied by a Horseman's style saber with wood grip and steel scabbard with drag. From a Hamptons, NY estate. Dimensions: blade measures approx. 35.50" in length. Condition: Items exhibit wear consistent with age. Sword bears no maker's mark. Horseman's style saber exhbits a damaged/ bent blade split wood grip and a rusted scabbard.
- MILITARIA. JAPANESE M1889 TYPE 32 CAVALRY
MILITARIA. JAPANESE M1889 TYPE 32 CAVALRY SABER. An Imperial Japanese M1889 Type 32 Otsu pattern numbers matching cavalry saber with steel scabbard, single hanger-ring, checkered steel hilt, checkered wood grips, and a NCO's partial leather knot. Blade and drag bear the serial #: 62222. From a Westchester, NY estate. Dimensions: blade measures approx. 31.0625" in length Condition: Sword exhbits wear consistent with age. Partial leather finger loop is present.
- MODEL 1860 U.S. CAVALRY SABER 34-1/2
MODEL 1860 U.S. CAVALRY SABER 34-1/2 in. blade, the ricasso stamped U.S / ADK / 1863 on the right and having an illegible maker's mark obscured by corrosion on the left; lacking scabbard.