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U.S. Militia 1850 Sword

For Sale by Auction in
Clearwater, Florida, US

Make: U.S. Militia 1850 Sword Condition: Good This circa 1850 Militia sword has a brass hilt with helmet form pommel and straight cross guard with foliage decoration, shows some wear from use and good patina. Reeded bone grip, excellent. 27 1/4″ double edged blade with mottled gray patina. Iron scabbard. The balance with wear commensurate…

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Clearwater, Florida, United States (US)

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Make: U.S. Militia 1850 Sword
Condition: Good
This circa 1850 Militia sword has a brass hilt with helmet form pommel and straight cross guard with foliage decoration, shows some wear from use and good patina. Reeded bone grip, excellent. 27 1/4″ double edged blade with mottled gray patina. Iron scabbard. The balance with wear commensurate with Civil War service and age. At the outbreak of the War, the majority of troops in service of both sides were from state militias. Please see photos.