4205 VERY FINE & RARE COLLEGE HILL CONFEDERATE STAFF &

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[?]Live Online Auction Starts In 2025 May 11 @ 10:00 (UTC-04:00 : AST/EDT)
Category Firearms & Military
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Start Price 7,500.00 USD
Estimated at 15,000.00 - 30,000.00 USD
FIELD OFFICER'S SWORD. Rare and beautiful condition of unique staff sword with large "CSA" cast in relief on bottom of guard. There are only a handful of complete examples extant. This sword exhibits a 29.75" pen-knife style blade, which is unique to this Nashville, TN manufacturer. Blade is patriotically etched with large "CSA" in 3" panel with a Confederate flag on staff. The knucklebow enters the pommel near its base, and scabbard throat is angled and ring mount at base, both unique College Hill features. Leather grip is complete, still retaining much of its polish luster and its original tightly twisted brass wire. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: letter of authenticity from the late sword authority Steve Hess written for Heritage Auctions 2006. CONDITION: fine overall. Grip is superior with complete polished leather & wire wrap. Blade has been cleaned & is gray overall with etched panels 60-80% discernible, staining, light pitting, very good point. Brass hilt and scabbard mounts have been burnished (polished & lacquered) which was so popular in Victorian era, much original gold plating is retained and contrasts beautifully with polished brass now a warm yellow patina. Leather scabbard body is exceptional and appears new, properly sewn and glued on edge. PROVENANCE: Lifelong collection of Richard A. Baumann. (02-23358/JS). NON-GUN. $15,000-30,000.