4293 CIVIL WAR PRESENTATION US STAFF & FIELD OFFICER'S

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Estimated at 2,500.00 - 3,000.00 USD
SWORD, CAPT. GEORGE JARDINE, "JARDINE'S INDEPENDENT COMPANY OF SHARPSHOOTERS" 16th MICHIGAN INFANTRY. Sword is regulation pattern model 1850 staff & field officer's sword, 32" blade by Clauberg. Presentation on top mount: "PRESENTED TO / CAPT GEO JARDINE" by indiscernible lieutenant's name "16TH MICH INFT".
George Jardine born in Scotland (1824-1867) enlisted as 37-year old captain November 18, 1861 into Company "F" 1st Michigan Lancers, a 90-day cavalry unit and would muster out March 20, 1862. Many of the Co. "F" Lancers would reenlist into the 16th Michigan Infantry. The 16th was a regiment of the Army of the Potomac. It took part in most actions of the Army of the Potomac, including heavy action at the Battles of Antietam, Chancellorsville, and Gettysburg. George would raise company of 100 men and reentered service May 3, 1864 as captain of newly formed "Jardine's Independent Company of Sharpshooters" and assigned to 16th Michigan veteran regiment in Petersburg, VA and served till May 1865. Jardine obviously carried this sword throughout the Petersburg & Appomattox campaigns and it shows use, but is complete and original. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: copy of Jardine pension card, synopsis of unit history. CONDITION: good to very good overall, complete and original, blade has been polished bright with two short etched panels obliterated, good point, hilt and brass scabbard mounts have mottled olive patina, shark skin grip is complete with one strand of the triple wire wrap loose. Hilt is loose at knuckle bow, and slightly bent, retains original protective washer, scabbard has no dents, iron patina to body, blade of drag is worn through from heavy use. (02-23513/JS). NON-GUN. $2,500-3,000.