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RARE EXTRA BRANCH CONFEDERATE STAFF OFFICER’S SWORD
02-23363
Only a handful of this pattern are known, made in deep south, probably by Louis Bissonnet in Mobile, but often attributed to Leech & Rigdon. The original Confederate brass mounted iron scabbard has figured mounts found on other known Leech swords & sabers. Hilt exhibits a relief cast “CS” in oval frame on top of guard with an extra added branch found on a few inscribed swords with extra polish and finish like this example. The blade etch is heavily worn and presentation is not discernible.
UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: copy of Heritage Auctions, results & description from Don Tharpe collection, lot 72247, Dec. 1, 2007.
