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EXQUISITE & RARE COLLEGE HILL STAFF OFFICER’S

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:6,000.00 USD Estimated At:12,000.00 - 15,000.00 USD
EXQUISITE & RARE COLLEGE HILL STAFF OFFICER’S

SWORD. Classic College Hill, Nashville, Tenn made staff w/ large gilded branched guard w/ “CSA” cast. 30” pen-knife blade, etching covers much of blade w/ long vacant presentation panel. Patriotic motifs include: 1st National CS flag, large block “CSA”, Palmetto tree w/ snake wrapped around trunk; stylized tobacco plant w/ leaves & berries and stalk of corn representing agricultural wealth of the South. Unique top scabbard mount is angled to fit guard & has sword ring attached at bottom, not seen on makers other than College Hill.
CONDITION: sword is overall very fine. Complete brown leather grip w/ twisted wire showing little wear, traces of gold wash in protected areas of hilt & part mounts. Blade is overall bright/gray retaining much original luster. The original College Hill scabbard is fine for condition except last few inches of leather & drag are restorations. (02-15405/JS). $12,000-15,000.