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Post Civil War SWORD “Fred. R. Hansen 22d. Regt Cadets N.G.S.N.Y” A&A SCHNITZLER

$ 137.27

Availability: 57 in stock
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany
  • Modified Item: No
  • Force: National Guard
  • Condition: Used
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Theme: Militaria
  • Type: Sword And Scabbard

    Description

    Post CIVIL WAR ERA SWORD A and A SCHNITZLER SOLINGEN, Germany
    Sword and scabbard are offered as found in an estate
    SEE PICTURES AND PLEASE ASK FOR MORE IF NEEDED
    Scabbard is engraved “Fred. R. Hansen 22d Regt. Cadets. N.G.S.N.Y.” (NATIONAL GUARD STATE OF NEW YORK)
    *****The 22nd Regiment (and 7th Regiment) of the NGSNY took part in the Funeral of President U.S. Grant in New York City on 8/8/1885. The 22nd and 7th Regiments fired the volleys in the salute when the the coffin was placed into the tomb.*****
    There is no provenance that this sword or it’s then owner took part. But, hey, ya never know! LOL
    Last name in the inscription is difficult to decipher. May be Marsen, Hansen, Hanson, Mansen, (I didn’t disturb the inscription to ascertain a definitive spelling) That can be done at the discretion of the buyer.
    No date in the inscription.
    Blade branded “SCHNITZLER A & A SOLINGEN”
    SCHNITZLER produced swords from 1864-1873, but were possibly available for a period later.
    Overall length 37-1/2” in scabbard
    Overall length sword only 35-1/2”
    Blade length 30-1/8”
    Scabbard length 31-3/4”
    Will be shipped within one business day of payment via USPS with tracking and insurance
    Thanks!