Bidspirit auction | American Civil War era Collins

American Civil War era Collins Co. Foot Officer's - American Civil War era Collins Co. Foot Officer's Presentation Sword with Fine Crisp Blade. In its brass furniture retaining about half of its original gold gilt finish, with open work decorations to the guard and original leather and wire bound grip. Wearing a lightly curved large fullered blade which survived in nearly immaculate condition retaining its original mirror bright finish with fine quality etched and gilt panels, depicting fine Patriotic and military motifs and a presentation inscription to ”Captain W.H. Beebe of Co. B, 2nd Regiment Essex Brigade” from four people one of whom is sharing the same last name with the captain. Lower struck at ricasso with Collins maker mark and a date 1862, just above it is a retailer's logo in New York. Total length including scabbard ( when scabbard is present) - 39.75”. Length of the blade - 31”.