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Confederate Foot Officers Sword with a Leather Scabbard by Burger & Brothers of Richmond, VA. P. Burger operated a saw manuf... (Total: 2 )
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Confederate Foot Officers Sword with a Leather Scabbard by Burger & Brothers of Richmond, VA. P. Burger operated a saw manufactory in Richmond prior to the Civil War along with two of his brothers and Edwin Boyle. Boyle withdrew from the firm in 1861 and became a part of Boyle & Gamble. Burger and his brothers continued with operations producing among other items swords, which may have been assembled from Boyle & Gamble parts. Very few of their swords exist. The known examples of their foot officers' swords that have surfaced have been etched with the name "Burger" at the ricasso.This 30½" blade is etched on the right side with the firm name, a stand of two Confederate flags. Additionally, "C.S.A.1862" is etched about midway up the blade; the overall length of the sword is 35¼". The left side of the blade is etched with crossed cannon and a presentation ribbon, which is blank; at the ricasso there is a shield, which may have at one time been etched "Richmond." The sword has its original leather washer. The guard and grip appear to be very similar to the products of Boyle & Gamble. The grip retains its original leather and single copper wire wrap. A sword with beautiful patina from a rarely seen Confederate sword maker.
Provenance: The Tharpe Collection of American Military History
Exhibited: The Liberty Heritage Society Museum
Auction Info
2007 June Civil War Grand Format Auction #663 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
June, 2007
24th-25th
Sunday-Monday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 2
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