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RESTORED E.J. JOHNSTON CONFEDERATE OFFICER’S SWORD

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,000.00 USD Estimated At:2,000.00 - 3,000.00 USD
RESTORED E.J. JOHNSTON CONFEDERATE OFFICER’S SWORD

30" Forged blade w/ fanciful etching not by EJ Johnson, 20" panels include script “CS”, cannon bbls., & flags, along w/ floral & geometric design. CONDITION: very good as restored. Blade is mostly bright w/ sharpening, polished out pitting. Original EJ Johnston foot officer’s hilt & pommel have mixed patinas, possibly from two different swords. Restored carved wood grip & wire wrap are intact. The accompanying scabbard has an original Civil War era leather body in poor condition missing most of its finish & dyed black, the sword mounts are modern restorations. (02-15403/JS). $2,000-3,000.