![]() ![]() Cavalry Regt.Įxtremely rare sword with an extra branch on the gilt brass guard. Leech and Rigdon Field and Staff Officers Sword presented to 1st Lieutenant William C. Copies of Galloway’s service and Pension records also accompany the sword. Sword comes with a COA and appraisal from John Sexton. It is similar to the Ames M-1852 Pattern but not the same. According to John Sexton’s report, the Sea Monster drag comes from a Confederate Naval Sword and was attached to the scabbard in period of use. Old paper tag originally documented the swords capture at Fort Donelson but is now mostly illegible. Leather is a bit dry with some crazing and cracks. Scabbard is original and classic College Hill with gilt brass mounts. Other side has “C.S.A.” and a First National Pattern Confederate Battle Flag. Blade retains frosty factory finish and is sharply etched on one side “J.B. Original leather grip and wire wrap is immaculate. Brass guard is heavily gilt and well finished. He was wounded in the leg resisting Sherman’s advance near Winnsboro SC. Galloway remained in the service as Captain of Co. He was exchanged after the surrender of Vicksburg, and the 9th Tenn. Galloway was sent to imprisonment at Johnson’s Island. This sword and scabbard was captured by an Indiana officer at the surrender of Fort Donelson.in Feb. College Hill Field and Staff Presentation Sword of Capt. ![]()
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