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CIVIL WAR US M1840 MEDICAL SERVICE STAFF SWORD
Civil War US Army M1840 Medical Service Staff Sword. Double edged, straight blade. Double acid etched "United States Medical Staff", floral and patriotic patterns. Maker marked by Ames Chicopee Mass. Decorated, gilded brass hilt with "MS" in relief on the rain guard. Decorated brass scabbard with leather hanger remnants.
Blade Length: 29 3/4"
Total Length: 36"
Provenance: Civil War Edged Weapon Collection of Larry E. Schmidt (1959-2020 | Houston, TX)
Civil War US Army M1840 Medical Service Staff Sword. Double edged, straight blade. Double acid etched "United States Medical Staff", floral and patriotic patterns. Maker marked by Ames Chicopee Mass. Decorated, gilded brass hilt with "MS" in relief on the rain guard. Decorated brass scabbard with leather hanger remnants.
Blade Length: 29 3/4"
Total Length: 36"
Provenance: Civil War Edged Weapon Collection of Larry E. Schmidt (1959-2020 | Houston, TX)
Condition
Good. Blade has moderate oxidation, pitting and dark spots. Hilt is loose.
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CIVIL WAR US M1840 MEDICAL SERVICE STAFF SWORD
Estimate $400 - $800
Current Price (4 bids)
$625
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Item located in Tallahassee, FL, USOffers In-House Shipping
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Edged Weapons - Civil War, WWI, WWII, Vietnam
Tallahassee, FL, USA
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