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| A. Officer's Cavalry Saber | This sword is engraved with the name "Col. Charles S. Venable, one of the 12 members of the staff of General Robert E. Lee." |
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| B. Staff and Field Officer's Sword, 1850 | Sold by W.H. Horstman, Philadelphi. This sword is similar to the sword carried by General Stonewall Jackson. |
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| C. Eagle Head Artillery Officer's Saber, 1795-1796 | From Origianl Corcoran Museum |
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| D. General and Staff Officer's Sword, 1832 | For general officers and staffs from 1832-1850. Made by N.P. Ames. From original Corcoran Museum. |
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| E. Non-Regulation Officer's Sword | Made by Clauberg of Solingen during Civil War. U.S. insignia on the blade and hilt. Ornate engraving. |
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| F. Officer's Light Cavalry Saber, 1860 | Made by C. Roby & Co., Chelmsford, Mass. |
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| G. Officer's Light Calvalry Saber, 1860 (2) | Made by H. Sauerbier, Newark, NJ. |
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| H. Light Cavalry Saber, M1860 | Made by C. Roby, W. Chelmsford, Mass. in 1865 |
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| I. Heavy Cavalry (Dragoon) Saber, 1840 | Enlisted saber made in 1861 by P.S. Justice |
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| J. Light Artillery Saber, 1840 | Enlisted saber made by Ames in 1962, marked "Conn" |
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| K. Artillery Officer's Saber, 1785-1805 | From collection of Charles G. Stone |
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| L. Medical Staff Sword, 1840 | Imported by W. H. Horstman from Solingen. Blade engraved "United States Medical Staff" |
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| M. Nathan Starr Cavalry Saber, 1813-1825 | Starr of Middletown, Conn., was contracted to make the first government swords for enlisted men. |
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| N. Officer's Sword, 1796-1803 | U.S. AG Insignia on Scabbard has 16 stars (TN, 16th state 1796- Ohio, 17th state- 1803 |
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| O. Enlisted Saber War of 1812 | Hand made. A poor copy of the Starr saber. |
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| P. Foot Officer's Sword, Model 1840 | For company officer's of Infantry. Solingen made. Corcoran Collection |
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| Q. Confederate Sword | Hand made. Ornate, but rough. Found in Manassas, VA |
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| R. Foot Officer's Sword 1821-1840 | Eagle Head, straight with U.S. engraving |
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| S. Foot Officer's Sword, M1850 | Used by Infantry, Artillery and Regiment of Riflemen through Captain. Engraved by Tiffany, NY. Made by Collins, Hartford Conn, 1862. |
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| T. Staff and Field Officer's Sword, M1860 | Marked H. V. Allen & Co., N.Y. |
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| U. Dragoon Saber, M1833 | Ames sold 3,000 to U.S. for the three regiments of Dragoons |
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| V. Heavy Cavalry (Dragoon) Saber M1840 | Solingen made for Confederacy of pattern of the M1840 Union saber. |
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| W. Heavy Cavalry (Dragoon) Saber, M1840 | Made by Antone Wingen, Solingen, on U.S. contract. Exactly like the saber at V, above. |
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| X. Foot Artillery Sword, M1832 | Made by N.P. Ames, Cabotville, 1843 |
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| Y. Eagle Head Infantry Officer's Sword, 1821-1840 | Beaded knuckled-bow and counter-guard. |
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| Z. Cavalry Officer's Saber, M1872 | Mandatory, but too light. Sold by Horstman |
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| 1. NCO Sword, M1840 | Marked: US 1862 AHC |
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| 2. Infantry Officer's Sword, 1790-1810 |
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| 3. Militia Officer's Sword- 1795 period | Carried in the War of 1812 by William Westfall, New Jersey Militia. Sword came from Adams Collection #161, then to Philip Medicus, N.Y. Engraved shield has 15 stars. |
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| 4. Milita NCO Sword | Used exclusively by State Troops during the Civil War |
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| 5. Militia NCO Sword | Same as 4, above. There are many variations of this sword. |
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| 6. Musician's Sword, M1840 | This was the only weapon for self defense by the many young men and boys who were the buglers and drummers with front line troops - the companies, troops and batteries of the infantry, cavalry, and artillery! |
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