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Firearms and Militaria Auctioneers

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OUR PURPOSE Websites offering links to dealer sites abound on the Internet. Our purpose is to present you with a large selection of reputable relic dealers and match up the dealer with the collecting area in which you are particularly interested. Of course these dealers are hand picked to bring you the best available authentic merchandise on the Internet.

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Northwest Georgia Trade Center 2211 Tony Ingle Parkway Dalton, GA 30720

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Open your phone app and hover over the image to go directly to the website for current show schedule.

Middle TN (Franklin) Civil War Show

Williamson County Ag Expo Park 4215 Long Lane Franklin, TN 37064

December 2 & 3, 2023

Mike Kent and Associates, LLC • PO Box 685 • Monroe, GA 30655 (770) 630-7296 • Mike@MKShows.com • www.MKShows.com

ACE Pyro & Fire Art – Black Powder ACE Pyro Saline, MI 48176 Phone: 877-223-3552 Website: https://www.acepyro.com Fire Art Clearfield, PA 16830 Phone: 814-765-5918 Website: https://www.fireartcorp.com Master Distributors of Schuetzen/Wano Black Powder 1Fa, 2Fa, 3Fa, 4Fa, 7Fa, 1Fg, 2Fg, 3Fg, and 4Fg.

ARIZONA SWORDS

David S. LaSlavic 530 E. McDowell Rd. Suite 107-160 Phoenix, AZ 85004 Phone: 602-245-4721 Email: DAVEL@azswords.com Website: http://azswords.com Dedicated to Civil War Edge Weapons!

Swords – Sabers – D-Guards – Bowies – Muskets – Rifles – Pistols – Revolvers Best time to call: 9AM – 7PM – Arizona time.

Bowling Green Drummer Herman Kinder 14 Clayridge Court Bowling Green, KY 42103 Phone: 270-842-8058 or 270-779-3104 Email: cwbgdlr@twc.com Website: https://www.bowlinggreendrummer.com Bowling Green Drummer buys, sells & trades on quality, original Civil War, Indian Wars, Old West, WWI & WWII artifacts & militaria. This site has quality Civil War & other era militaria including WWI & WWII items. Regular high quality Union & Confederate artifacts are listed as well as items that are not normally seen on most Civil War websites.

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Buying & Selling Authentic Civil War Artifacts

Dealing in the Finest Authentic Militaria Since 1995 with an Emphasis on the American Civil War Pistols, Muskets, Carbines, Rifles, Bayonets, Swords, Uniforms, Headgear, Belt Buckles, Cannon, Buttons, Bullets, Artillery Implements Etc.

Rafael Eledge owner

History@shilohrelics.com 731-438-3541 ShilohRelics.com 2405 Oak Grove Road Savannah, TN 38372

Collecting Tips for Novices

S

o, you’ve decided you want to collect Civil War memorabilia.

What is your next step? No matter what type of items you have decided to collect, as a budding collector new to the hobby there are number of steps you can take make this a rewarding and enjoyable endeavor.

Following this advice can also help you to avoid the pitfalls that many beginning collectors encounter.

First, decide what it is that you are passionate about. Some people are general collectors who want to acquire items from all facets of the Civil War. Some are more interested in small arms, some in uniforms or accoutrements, and some in early photographic images. No matter what field you have decided you have an interest in, spend some time learning about it before you acquire your first item.

Invest in good reference books and spend time browsing the Internet to learn more about your topic. Websites of national auction sites that deal in the topic you are interested in can often provide you with a wealth of knowledge. They usually have nationally known specialists on staff or as consultants whose descriptions provide a lot of useful information.

The “sold for” prices can also help you get a feel for market and current values, assuming the sales are fairly recent. The websites of respected dealers in certain fields can be a wealth of information as well, but as with all things found on the web, try

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to verify the information from multiple sources as one site may not always be accurate. There are also numerous collecting and discussion groups to be found on the Internet that can be a good source of information. Both topic specific Internet forums and collecting groups on sites like Facebook can be a great way to learn and to network with fellow collectors. Second, make a point of finding museums that have collections that interest you. Studying original items is the best way learn about a topic. Many museums are short staffed and underfunded so you may be able to volunteer to work with a local museum that could get you a more detailed look at their collection as well as access to the innumerable items that every museum has in storage.

Third attend collector shows where the type of material you are interested in is sold. I have joked for decades that these shows are “like a museum where you can touch!” Again, getting to see good examples of the items that interest you up close is the best way to learn. These shows also offer another opportunity to network. Here you can meet top dealers in your field and develop personal relationships and also meet fellow collectors who share you interests. Sometimes meeting a long time, advanced collector who is willing to mentor a new collector is a good way to learn. You can get a detailed look at their collection up close and personally and receive guidance from them about potential acquisitions. Having collecting friends

who attend the same shows you do provides you with an opportunity to seek advice regarding items you are considering purchasing. They can often help determine the authenticity, quality, condition, and value of the item and may help you avoid making a novice collector purchase mistake.

When you finally start spending money, keep the following items in mind. First, you will never go wrong buying the best quality and condition example of an item that you can afford.

Next to rarity and overall desirability, condition is one of the primary factors driving prices. Better condition items will also be easier to sell later on, if you want to upgrade or change your collecting direction. Second, until your knowledge base is strong enough to really know what you need to know

about making a purchase, buy from reputable dealers who stand behind the items they sell and guarantee their authenticity. Dealers listed in this guide are certainly a good group to start with! Finally, do not enter the world of collecting thinking of it as an investment. It is an investment of time, passion, and mental energy, but rarely will collecting tangible items be a realistic way to make any return on your money. While there are exceptions to that broad statement, do not expect to make money by collecting.

Now go out and have fun. Collect the things you are passionate about. In doing this you can help preserve them for future generations of collectors to enjoy as well.

Buying and Selling The Finest in Americana

George Weller Juno 10

11311 S. Indian River Dr. • Fort Pierce, Florida 34982 770-329-4985 • gwjuno@aol.com

Museum Quality Civil War Union & Confederate Artifacts!

WE HANDLE THE BEST Antique Bowie Knifes Civil War Swords Confederate D-guards Antique Firearms Dug Relics Buckles & Belts Identified Relics Letters & Documents Uniforms & Head Gear Images & Currency Flags

CONSIGNMENTS WELCOME ALLEN WANDLING 618-789-5751 • awandling1@gmail.com

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Burnt Hickory Relics David Baity & Jeff Cash Dallas, GA (Atlanta area) David’s Phone: 770-871-8753 Email: csa1864dab@comcast.net Jeff ’s Phone: 678-471-4014 Email: RelicDealer67@gmail.com Looking to buy one piece or entire Civil War collections. Buy, sell and trade. Specializing in quality dug relics such as artillery, bullets, cartridges, Confederate and Union belt buckles, plates and buttons. Will travel to buy collections.

Cal Packard’s Museum Quality Americana Phone: 419-565-4100 Email: Cal@mqamericana.com Website: https://mqamericana.com

Buying & Selling:

Great Content Soldier’s Letters – Early “Tagged” Relics – Soldier I.D. Discs and Pins – Entire Collections – Charleston Slave Tags – Autographs of Lincoln, Lee, Jackson, Mosby, and Stuart. Over 50 years paying highest prices for quality.

Carolina Trader Promotions Richard Shields PO Box 769 Monroe, NC 28111-0769 Phone: 704-254-6181 Email: richard@thecarolinatrader.com Website: https://www.thecarolinatrader.com Promoters of the Antique Gun & Military Collector Show in Atlanta and Raleigh. Shows Consisting of Antique Guns, U.S. and Foreign Military Arms, Civil War Collectibles, Books, and Military Collectibles of All Periods. Exhibited, Bought, Sold, and Traded!

Charleston Slave Badge Project Purchase~Sell~Authenticate~Appraise

Cliff Krainik Historian, Writer & Appraiser of Slave Hire Badges Post Office Drawer 527 Warrenton, VA 20188-0527 540-905-5089 Krainik@aol.com 12

CIVIL WAR and MORE James E. Schmick Proprietor

(717) 766-1899

10 South Market St. Mechanicsburg, PA 17955 Books ¶ Prints ¶ Collectables Children’s Items ¶ Music

civilwarandmore@gmail.com

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Civil War Buttons William Leigh PO Box 145 Hamilton, VA 20159 Phone: 703-777-8549 Email: wmleigh@msn.com Website: http://www.civilwarbuttons.com

Collector & Purveyor of American Military Buttons. Our business is founded on the fundamental principle that our customers are our most important resource. Buy with confidence and be assured that the items you order are authentic & accurately represented. Also, interested in purchasing all types of buttons, uniforms, other historical & military items that you may have to offer.

Civil War Recreations HISTORIC MEDALS RECREATED Uniform Accessories & Insignia Sword, Saber & Musket Cases Custom Medal Designs Available

www.cwmedals.com

P.O. Box 61, Chester Heights, PA 19017 College Hill Arsenal Tim Prince PO Box 178204 Nashville, TN 37217 Phone: 615-972-2418 Email: sales@collegehillarsenal.com Email: tim@collegehillarsenal.com Website: https://www.collegehillarsenal.com Specializing in fine antique military items from the French & Indian War through WWII, with a strong emphasis on Civil War era arms and Confederate imports from England.

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Hayes Otoupalik Militaria PO Box 8423 Missoula, MT 59808 Phone: 406-549-4817 Email: hayesotoupalik@aol.com Website: https://www.hayesotoupalik.com We have been collecting and dealing in American Militaria from 1830 to 1960 for over 48 years. We Buy, Sell, Trade, Appraise. Your satisfaction is always assured. See our website for over 5,000 assorted items for sale.

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in JOSHUA’S ATTIC website.

Specializing in Photos, Insignia, Weapons, Shells, Plates, Accoutrements and Anything Cool.

Visit: www.JoshuasAttic.com LostNFoundRelics Robert & Honey Bushnell 1011 Madison Street Shelbyville, TN 37160 Phone: 931-580-0778, 931-492-4777 Email: quality1@cafes.net Email: lostnfoundrelics@gmail.com Website: https://lostnfoundrelics.com We sell artifacts from Medieval, Viking, Civil War, WWII and all ERAS in between.

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Richmond, Va., on his way to work as the editor of per, the Richmond the newspaNews Leader.

(Originally published When he in the Robert arrived at the statue of November 2018 E. Lee, he would issue of Civil stop and War News.) salute General Lee. He did this Edwin Cole Bearss was the daily.

Chief Historian There was some Emeritus of the criticism of National Park Service. He re- this Freeman series. Bearss remarked on his called the comments favorite Civil were about War books. First, the supposed feud he listed those between Robert written on the E. Lee and James Southern side Longstreet, and of other things. the war, and then those on As a result, he the Freeman said Northern side. wrote three volumes He ended with his called Lee’s choice for best autobiography.

Lieutenants. The Douglas Southall three volumes are: Freeman (1886–1953), whose father Manassas served four years to Malvern Hill in Lee’s Army (1942) of Northern Cedar Virginia, wrote Mountain a Chancellorsville 4-volume series to in 1934–1935.

(1943) It was titled Gettysburg to Appomattox Robert E. Lee: (1944) A Biography. It won the Pulitzer Prize in 1935.

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general could until the adjutant that in the best position recruit volunteer regiments New York was numbers two years. would serve for to dispatch significant of reinforcements. New York’s Union Square The reason for fast mobilization comparatively 14, Horace the sponsorship On Monday, April was that, under called for a pamany regiments Greeley’s Tribune of the NYMA, to be held in New An active New triotic assembly already existed.

Saturday. organized into York City the following York militia was as “the solid regiments often two divisions and least partially A group described met to plan at Street” and Wall of men had officers the some cases, mili- the rally and speakers. By full rosters. In had their own armory, time the rally was held, word a tia units had that and a regular drill already reached New York some weapons, regiment had been Massachusetts schedule. militia units passing through ambushed while In fact, New York City activated in peace- Baltimore, and New York were regularly The rally on ceremonial duwas totally aroused. largest held time to perform the law and order.

Union Square was ties or maintain that frequently called in the United States up to Regiments were peofires, riots, or oth- point. An estimated 200,000 up to deal with of the Union, and several ple rallied in favor er local emergencies paraded to honor and businessmen pledged finanregiments were Wales (later King cial support for the then-forming the Prince of 2 1860.

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MidTenRelics/YesterYear Larry Hicklen 3511 Old Nashville Hwy. Murfreesboro, TN 37129 Phone: 615-893-3470 Email: larryhicklen@comcast.net Website: http://www.midtenrelics.com Since 1977! Our specialty is museum quality Civil War artifacts for sale, both Union and Confederate items including artillery, swords, rifles, muskets, belt buckles, buttons, currency, images, and documents. Visit us online, at shows and by appointment only.

North MS Civil War Relics Tony & Lydia Moore 248 Hwy. 72 E, PO Box 83 Burnsville, MS 38833 Phone: 662-802-0041, 662-665-2290 Email: Tony@nmsrelics.com Website: https://www.nmsrelics.com We offer a wide range of Civil War relics­– always having plenty of excavated items. We are always looking to purchase “New” items. Come by our shop or call/email us and be sure to look for us at most major shows.

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Regimental Headquarters Nick Harris & Karen Eubanks PO Box 5257 Falmouth, VA 22403 Phone: 540-455-7610 Alt Phone: 540-455-7691 Email: regimentalhq@cox.net Ebay User Id: Regimentalheadquarters Authentic American Civil War Artifacts. Dug & non-dug. Specializing in Buttons and ID tags. We setup at many shows and also sell on eBay. Over 40+ years experience. Contact us if there is something you are looking for.

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Rick Burton’s Civil War Antiques 931-B S. Main St. #110 Kernersville , NC 27284 Phone: 336-830-1203 Email: ccrelics@ccrelics.com Website: https://www.ccrelics.com Authentic Civil War Military Items with emphasis on Confederate. Revolvers, muskets, carbines, swords, knives, pistols, buttons, bullets, belt plates, cannon and artillery projectiles.

We sell both non-dug and dug relics, Union and Confederate. We also offer military objects from the American Revolution, War of 1812, Mexican War, Indian War, World War I and World War II.

For current shows and events visit: www.HistoricalPublicationsLLC.com/site/eventlistings.html

NC Relics Allen Gaskins

Buying and Selling original Civil War Confederate & Union Buttons, Belt Buckles, and Accoutrements.

Also Buying Unusual & Rare Single Items or Whole Collections

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PO Box 2122 • Morehead City, NC 28557 Phone: 252-671-7770 • Email: sales@nccivilwarrelics.com 18

Tim Prince College Hill Arsenal PO Box 178204 Nashville, TN 37217 615-972-2418

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Buying and selling only the highest quality original Confederate antiques in the world.

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Specializing in Early Americana, Civil War American Indian, Old West, WW I & II Guns, Swords & Memorabilia

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Richard Gersten : (708) 786-8630 PO BOX 31113, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60631 We carry all types of relics, dug & non-dug, Confederate & Federal.

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A strong emphasis on dug relics, but also a full line of non-dug relics of all types. Over 30 years experience with a full time, online store since 1997.

We also have a shop located in Kingsport, TN that is open by appointment.

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Tom Hays Proprietor

4209 Rustic Way • Kingsport, TN 37664 tom@stonesrivertrading.com • (615) 336-2188

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Fort Donelson Relics Full Line Civil War Artifact Dealer John & Nikki Walsh

Buying & Selling: Images Artillery Firearms Dug Relics Edged Weapons Non-dug Artifacts

Email: john@fortdonelsonrelics.com

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PO Box 129 Dover, TN 37058

Franklin Relics Bruce Hohler Proprietor

Specializing in Accoutrements, Edged Weapons, Firearms and Uniforms P.O. Box 342 Thompsons Station, TN 37179 615-585-0115 Email: brubon2@bellsouth.net

FranklinRelics.com Buying and Selling – Specializing in Buttons, Buckles, Currency, Hat Devices, Guns, Swords, and other Military Artifacts.

Allen Phillips 1014 Reservoir St., Suite B Harrisonburg, VA 22801

Phone: 540-476-1969 Email: americanrelicsnet@gmail.com

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www.CivilWarBadges.com Everitt Bowles • p: 770.926.1132 • c: 678.480.1338

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1036 Washington Ave. Woodstock, Georgia 30188

Civil War Artifacts ArmyofTennesseeRelics.com Buying and Selling High Quality Images, Belt Buckles and Plates, Artillery Shells, rare Bullets and Buttons!

Nick Periut Proprietor

Phone: 865-693-3007 info@armyoftennesseerelics.com

8895 Town and Country Circle • Knoxville, TN 37923

We have been a family business since 1965, buying and selling fine antiques. Our collection of antiques ranges from Civil War military to antique military and toys.

Our collection of Colt firearms and accessories, revolvers, pistols, carbines, accoutrements, photography, edged weapons and swords are of the highest quality. As taught by my father before me, we sell original quality items that are backed by our family guarantee.

Vin Caponi Historic Antiques 516-593-3516 • 516-353-3250 (cell) rampantcolt@aol.com vincaponihistoricantiques.com 18 Broadway, Malverne, NY 11565

Steve Munson Watch the Civil War Guru on youtube.com

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As an unfortunate side effect of time, the War of 1812 is a conflict known to many in name alone. Its dates, battles, ships, and the brave men who fought on both sides have long begun their slow fade into the pages of history books. A surprising feat considering the magnitude of the events that transpired in those two and a half years. The White House and Capitol building were burned to the ground, our National Anthem was penned, Captain Oliver Hazard Perry defended our country from enemy vessels in the Great Lakes, and the phrase “Don’t give up the ship,” was first uttered. It was a war filled with acts of incredible valor, fierce battles, future presidents and generals on the battlefield, and epic naval slugfests as the young United States yet again confronted one of the most powerful nations on earth.

BY TIM PRINCE

One such battle in that conflict was the Battle of Fort Stephenson. Far from the largest battle of the war, there were only approximately 1,500 total combatants, but it did mark a substantial change in momentum and perfectly symbolized a proud and plucky American force against the overwhelming odds of the British and their mighty Navy.

lack of ns of the Confederacy’s One of the best illustratio of the Union when compared to that manufacturing capacity produced in the South during

by Craig Bell is the small number of revolvers eleven Southern companies At least the American Civil War. revolving uring purpose of manufact tenure were established for the all these decade long red on. During his were but the total output of ill prepa assembly line producti ican coloniesinfluence d by Hall’s handguns during the War, of estimates was slightly Amerwas greatly (or Coun cils) of the Burton generous ), Ferry, most the –1783 by Harpers at ittees the Acting Master companies tured War (1775 Comm manufac to become on, Colt ican in y rise ve scale.

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Department.were located indesigner ced at the Rapp the Confederate Ordnance produ and were urer, them firearms manufact the majorityn of world-famous machinist, that was a productio g the war. military arms an arsenal durin ble them from with a resume in large scale in the had to assem are Burton started his work ms, military units s from France with hardw unequalled during the period. went hethe of 21to scarcity of firear h by and other 1844 when, at the age Due from England made from scratc world of small arms in Rifle Works of parts, some parts were even as a machinist in the mixed bag Germany. Some and to work at Harpers Ferry John e, by earlier Franc d some two decades from Britain, that had been establishe turingtrymen.

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Fort Stephenson was barely more than a trading post fortified by log palisades and a large ditch, and unfortunately surrounded by high ground.

It was located where modern-day Fremont, Ohio, currently rests, now a small town about 20 miles down the Sandusky River from the southwest corner of Lake Erie. This small fort was all that stood between an American supply depot further inland and a British floatilla accompanied by a band of Native American warriors led by Shawnee warrior chief Tecumseh.

The sides were far from evenly matched. 700 British Regulars and 700-800 Native Americans were led by General Henry Proctor and came backed by several gunboats of the British fleet as well as a howitzer. The Americans were commanded by 21-year old Major George Croghan. His forces were a 160-man garrison and a weathered 6-pounder cannon named “Old Betsy.”

Croghan was ordered to evacuate and set the fort ablaze, but the young Major and his men remained behind prepared to defend it to the last. Croghan wrote a letter in the days preceding the battle: “The enemy are not far distant. I expect an attack. I will defend this post till the last extremity. I have just sent away the women the children and the sick of garrison, that I may be able to act without encumbrance. Be satisfied. I shall, I hope do my duty. The example set me by my Revolutionary kindred is before me. Let me die rather than prove unworthy of their name.”

Historic National Treasure Solid Gold Fitted Ames Congressional Presentation Sword Presented by President Andrew Jackson to Lieutenant Benjamin Johnson’s Family for Gallantry and Good Conduct in the Defense of Fort Stephenson During the War of 1812. Photo courtesy of Rock Island Auction Company.

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Enjoy quality articles from only the most competent and highly qualified authors, along with high-resolution photography of extraordinary and historically significant military artifacts.

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INTERIOR OF HAT IS RED SILK WITH A “ROCHET, PARIS” MAKER’S LABEL Civil War U.S. Officer’s Slouch Hat Identified to the 28th Pennsylvania Infantry (Goldstream Regiment). This regiment was formed in Philadelphia and mustered in June 28, 1861. The unit served in the 12th Corps from September 1862 through October 1863, including Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, and Gettysburg. The unit was heavily engaged throughout the war losing 157 men killed and mortally wounded. The hat is constructed of fine wool felt with a ½-inch woven silk tape band along the bottom edge of the brim. There is a 1-inch black silk hat band, bullion and black hat cord with black net over the bullion tassels. Tin backed insignia on the front with gold bullion embroidered infantry horn with separately affixed false embroidered number “28”. A black ostrich feather plume that curves around to the back of the hat. Attached to the turn up on the side of the hat is a beautiful 12th Corps, 3rd Division, silver Corps badge. The large silver star, 1¾-inches across the points, with blue cloth insert, is overlaid by a smaller star, 1-inch across the points. Courtesy Heritage Auctions.

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CONFEDERATE ARTILLERY SHORT SWORD WITH LEATHER SCABBARD. MADE BY E.J. JOHNSON, MACON, GA.

These short or broad swords were copies of the U.S. Model 1832, heavy artillery sword, manufactured by N.P. Ames. A so-called “Roman style” sword or gladius.

This the heavy cast hilt does not resembles the Ames swords’ simulated scale or feather, grip motif. It has been suggested that these swords were, for the most part, carried by artillery battery NCOs. The steel blade is double-edged, with a less encountered feature – two short, parallel, upper fullers and a single, long fuller – crudely executed copies of the Ames blades; most of the Confederate short swords of this type have no fullers. The blade is smooth, with virtually no pitting or oxidation.

The overall length of the sword is 24.5 inches with a blade length of 19 inches.

Henry Augustus Moore, born in 1827, enlisted May 8, 1862, into Company F, 15th Mississippi Infantry at Corinth, Miss. He contracted a malignant fever during the first Vicksburg Campaign and died August 14, 1862. He and seven other members of his company are buried in a single grave near their homes in Water Valley, Miss. The monument reads “Sacred to the dead of Company “F” 15th Regiment, Mississippi Volunteers.”

Young Henry is photographed here wearing a Model 1832 artillery belt with interlocking US buckle holding and Ames Model 1832 short artillery sword. His shell jacket with dark trim is quite distinctive and unique. Of the 20 plus images by this unknown Mississippi photographer, no props are seen in any two images other than his iconic “JEFF DAVIS AND THE SOUTH!” sign.

Though infantryman did not carry short swords, many early war Confederate carried big knives, so this antebellum sword and accompanying belt could’ve been used early war. Liljenquist Family Collection of Civil War Photographs (Library of Congress).

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