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CONFEDERATE MCELROY OFFICER SWORD "WE WILL CONQUER

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:3,500.00 USD Estimated At:7,000.00 - 9,000.00 USD
CONFEDERATE MCELROY OFFICER SWORD  WE WILL CONQUER

OR DIE". Classic "W. J. McElroy / Macon Geo." etched foot officer sword, black leather grip, smooth plain pommel & quillon. 29.5" Blade has long taper to point unique to this make, 18" etched panels include full firm marking, flags, crossed cannon, military drum, large fancy script "CS", & patriotic early war sentiment in script: "We will Conquer or die" as over 250,000 Confederate soldiers did. This is a wonderful example in beautiful condition w/ deep clear etching, perfect grip & patina. There is accompanying scabbard for display. CONDITION: sword is very good overall, all original & complete, no restoration other than repeened to tighten. Grip leather has light chipping & scuffing, twisted copper wire wrap is tight, pommel & hilt have mottled medium mustard patina. Blade is gray overall w/ staining & pitting especially near point. The accompanying scabbard fits well w/ original & recreated parts. (02-17385/JS). $7,000-9,000.