Bidspirit auction | 19th C. American Civil War

19th C. American Civil War Era Confederate D-Guard - 19th C. American Civil War Era Confederate D-Guard Bowie Knife. A nice large homemade example of the Southern style D-guard bowie most likely crafted and used by a Confederate soldier during the Civil War. Having a dark wood grip with iron hilt mounts. And mounted with the long sturdy blade of clip-point form. One side of the lower blade baring struck markings, possibly owner's initials. Overall length: 17”. Blade length: 12 3/4”