Identified Civil War sword Ames 1850 Field & Staff - G.F. Towle NH 4th Infantry

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Identified Civil War sword Ames 1850 Field & Staff - G.F. Towle NH 4th Infantry:
$5200.00

George Francis Towle - Enlisted 9/11/1861 as a 1st Lieutenant, on 9/18/1861 he was commissionedinto \"B\" Co. NH 4th Infantry. Mustered out on 8/23/1865 at Raleigh, NC.Promotions:Capt 1/17/1862Major 1/3/1865Lt Col. 4/22/1865 (Lt Colonel & Asst Inspector General)Capt 3/2/1867Major 3/2/1867
Description : Inscribed U.S. Model 1850 Field & Staff Officer\'s Sword / Iron Scabbard. Ames Mfg. Co., Chicopee, Mass. Inscription\"G.F. Towle / Sept 18th 1861\". His sword is of the standard M1850 Field & Staff pattern, and is 36\" overall, including a 30 1/2\" blade. The obverse of the blade shows typical shows typical etched floral patterns with an eagle and shield, and the reverse has scrolls with \"U.S.\". The cast brass half-basket hilt ispierced with \"U.S.\" and the grips are of fish skin, wire wrapped. The all metal scabbard is 33\" overall, being fitted with narrow brass mounts 6 1/2\" apart, while the drag is etched on the obverse ricasso with the maker\'s markings. Condition : Towle\'s sword is in good condition, and shows normal wear and use. Appx. 30% of the original gilt remains onthehilt, with the grips and wire wrappingintact. Some discoloration is present on the blade, but no pitting. The scabbard is very good, with a patina on the brass mounts. This is a fine historic carried by an officer who was always in the \"thick of the fighting\". Accompanied by numerousarchive records, post war photograph copy and other historical documents.
Once part of the private collection of Mr. Wiley Sword (well known and respected collector) and includes his hand written notes and research
If you are looking to own a verifiedand excellentpiece of american history this sword and documents will not disappoint!!
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