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FALL PREMIER MILITARY & TRIBAL AUCTION

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FALL PREMIER MILITARY & TRIBAL AUCTION



850 PLUS LOTS OF MILITARY ITEMS FROM 18th CENTURY TO GULF WAR.

ANTIQUE SWORDS:
1832 Ames Foot Artillery, 1850 Civil War Foot Officers , 18th Century Silver Mounted side sword, WWI Austrian Pattern 1849, WWI Lions Head Artillery, WWI German Imperial Engraved presentation, Imperial Wurttemberg Officials sword, Silver Hilt Civil War Presentation, ID'ed Confederate Officer Sword, C.Roby 1864, Ames Model 1833 Dragoon Sword.


CIVIL WAR: 1864 Artillery Shako, US Maker Marked Wood Drum Canteen, Civil War Named Medal Grouping, Mammoth Civil War Albumen Photo, Large collection of 8th Wisconsin Regiment items, Nice Old Abe collection, Civil War Stereo View Collection, Collection of Civil War Swords, Nice selection of Confederate Items, Painted Civil War Drum, nice collection of rare bayonets.

Spanish American & WWI Items: 1899 Campaign Hat, two 1898 Naval Medals, Photographs, Assorted Medals, Nice assortment of Spiked Helmets,... Show more

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ALBUMEN OF TWO FAMOUS EAGLES ABE AND SUMPTER

ALBUMEN OF TWO FAMOUS EAGLES ABE AND SUMPTER

Lot # 198 (Sale Order: 226 of 854)      

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This is the tenth of several lots from an archive of the 8th Wisconsin. This lot consist of a albumen of Abe and Sumpter, two eagles displayed and the first World's fair. This albumen was sold at the Centennial International Exhibition of 1876, the first official World's Fair in the United States held in Philadelphia, PA, from May 10 to November 10, 1876 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia. Excellent Old Abe was captured by Ahgamahwegezhig or "Chief Sky". He was the son of Ah-mous, who was an influential leader of the Lac du Flambeau Ojibwe. In spring of 1861, Chief Sky set up a hunting and fishing camp near the South Fork of the Flambeau River, within the present day Chequamegon National Forest, east of Park Falls, Wisconsin. Here, he noticed a treetop nest, with two fledgling eagles, and to capture them, cut down the tree. One eaglet died from the fall, and the other became the young Indian's pet. That summer, Chief Sky and his father canoed down the Chippewa River on a trading expedition. At Jim Falls, Wisconsin, they encountered Daniel McCann, who lived nearby in Eagle Point. The Indians sold the eagle to McCann in exchange for a bushel of corn. In August 1861, John C. Perkins, assisted by Seth Pierce, Frank McGuire, Thomas G. Butler and Victor Wolf, recruited a company of volunteers from Eau Claire and Chippewa Counties. This company was called the "Eau Claire Badgers". Soon after its formation, McCann offered to sell the eagle to the Badgers, for $2.50. In his "History of Old Abe", published in 1865, Joseph O. Barrett, who helped McCann bring the eagle to Eau Claire, gave a description of the transaction, which can be paraphrased as: "Will you buy my eagle," said McCann, "only two dollars and a half?" "Here, boys, let's put in twenty five cents apiece," answered Frank McGuire, who began to collect quarters. He also solicited a contribution from a civilian, S. M. Jeffers, but was rebuffed. When the soldiers heard of this, they accosted Jeffers, and gave him three lusty groans. When he understood that they were protesting against his reluctance to help buy the eagle, Jeffers laughed, paid for the bird with a Quarter Eagle and presented him to the Company. After that, he had cheers instead of groans. The quarters were returned to the donors. Captain Perkins named the eagle after President Abraham Lincoln, his quartermaster, Francis L. Billings, made a special perch on which to carry the bird into battle, and a young soldier, James McGinnis, volunteered to take care of him. On September 3, 1861, the Badgers embarked, aboard the steamer "Stella Whipple", on a trip down the Chippewa to the Mississippi and up the Wisconsin River to Madison, Wisconsin. They arrived on the 6th and were immediately mustered into service as Company C of the 8th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment. They became the regimental color company and were given the name "Eagle Company". The regiment also became the "Eagle Regiment". After a few weeks of training at Camp Randall, it began to play an important role in the Western Theater of the American Civil War.
This is the tenth of several lots from an archive of the 8th Wisconsin. This lot consist of a albumen of Abe and Sumpter, two eagles displayed and the first World's fair....more This albumen was sold at the Centennial International Exhibition of 1876, the first official World's Fair in the United States held in Philadelphia, PA, from May 10 to November 10, 1876 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia. Excellent Old Abe was captured by Ahgamahwegezhig or "Chief Sky". He was the son of Ah-mous, who was an influential leader of the Lac du Flambeau Ojibwe. In spring of 1861, Chief Sky set up a hunting and fishing camp near the South Fork of the Flambeau River, within the present day Chequamegon National Forest, east of Park Falls, Wisconsin. Here, he noticed a treetop nest, with two fledgling eagles, and to capture them, cut down the tree. One eaglet died from the fall, and the other became the young Indian's pet. That summer, Chief Sky and his father canoed down the Chippewa River on a trading expedition. At Jim Falls, Wisconsin, they encountered Daniel McCann, who lived nearby in Eagle Point. The Indians sold the eagle to McCann in exchange for a bushel of corn. In August 1861, John C. Perkins, assisted by Seth Pierce, Frank McGuire, Thomas G. Butler and Victor Wolf, recruited a company of volunteers from Eau Claire and Chippewa Counties. This company was called the "Eau Claire Badgers". Soon after its formation, McCann offered to sell the eagle to the Badgers, for $2.50. In his "History of Old Abe", published in 1865, Joseph O. Barrett, who helped McCann bring the eagle to Eau Claire, gave a description of the transaction, which can be paraphrased as: "Will you buy my eagle," said McCann, "only two dollars and a half?" "Here, boys, let's put in twenty five cents apiece," answered Frank McGuire, who began to collect quarters. He also solicited a contribution from a civilian, S. M. Jeffers, but was rebuffed. When the soldiers heard of this, they accosted Jeffers, and gave him three lusty groans. When he understood that they were protesting against his reluctance to help buy the eagle, Jeffers laughed, paid for the bird with a Quarter Eagle and presented him to the Company. After that, he had cheers instead of groans. The quarters were returned to the donors. Captain Perkins named the eagle after President Abraham Lincoln, his quartermaster, Francis L. Billings, made a special perch on which to carry the bird into battle, and a young soldier, James McGinnis, volunteered to take care of him. On September 3, 1861, the Badgers embarked, aboard the steamer "Stella Whipple", on a trip down the Chippewa to the Mississippi and up the Wisconsin River to Madison, Wisconsin. They arrived on the 6th and were immediately mustered into service as Company C of the 8th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment. They became the regimental color company and were given the name "Eagle Company". The regiment also became the "Eagle Regiment". After a few weeks of training at Camp Randall, it began to play an important role in the Western Theater of the American Civil War.

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LOT OF 3 STEREOVIEWS OF AMERICAN EAGLES WITH FLAGS

LOT OF 3 STEREOVIEWS OF AMERICAN EAGLES WITH FLAGS

Lot # 199 (Sale Order: 227 of 854)      

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This is the eleventh of several lots from an archive of the 8th Wisconsin. This lot consist of a 3 stereo views of the famed American Eagle. First is a image published by Joseph L. Bates and depicts two eagles, a male and female. The second image is an American eagle preparing for flight off of his perch with an American flag in the background. Finally a bald eagle on top of his perch with also a 36 star American Flag
This is the eleventh of several lots from an archive of the 8th Wisconsin. This lot consist of a 3 stereo views of the famed American Eagle. First is a image published by...more Joseph L. Bates and depicts two eagles, a male and female. The second image is an American eagle preparing for flight off of his perch with an American flag in the background. Finally a bald eagle on top of his perch with also a 36 star American Flag

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LOT OF 3 CDV 'S 8TH WISCONSON OLD ABE

LOT OF 3 CDV 'S 8TH WISCONSON OLD ABE

Lot # 200 (Sale Order: 228 of 854)      

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This is the twelveth of several lots from an archive of the 8th Wisconsin. This lot consist of a 3 CDV's of Old Abe on top of his famous perch. These CDV's was sold at the Centennial International Exhibition of 1876, the first official World's Fair in the United States held in Philadelphia, PA, from May 10 to November 10, 1876 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia. Excellent Old Abe was captured by Ahgamahwegezhig or "Chief Sky". He was the son of Ah-mous, who was an influential leader of the Lac du Flambeau Ojibwe. In spring of 1861, Chief Sky set up a hunting and fishing camp near the South Fork of the Flambeau River, within the present day Chequamegon National Forest, east of Park Falls, Wisconsin. Here, he noticed a treetop nest, with two fledgling eagles, and to capture them, cut down the tree. One eaglet died from the fall, and the other became the young Indian's pet. That summer, Chief Sky and his father canoed down the Chippewa River on a trading expedition. At Jim Falls, Wisconsin, they encountered Daniel McCann, who lived nearby in Eagle Point. The Indians sold the eagle to McCann in exchange for a bushel of corn. In August 1861, John C. Perkins, assisted by Seth Pierce, Frank McGuire, Thomas G. Butler and Victor Wolf, recruited a company of volunteers from Eau Claire and Chippewa Counties. This company was called the "Eau Claire Badgers". Soon after its formation, McCann offered to sell the eagle to the Badgers, for $2.50. In his "History of Old Abe", published in 1865, Joseph O. Barrett, who helped McCann bring the eagle to Eau Claire, gave a description of the transaction, which can be paraphrased as: "Will you buy my eagle," said McCann, "only two dollars and a half?" "Here, boys, let's put in twenty five cents apiece," answered Frank McGuire, who began to collect quarters. He also solicited a contribution from a civilian, S. M. Jeffers, but was rebuffed. When the soldiers heard of this, they accosted Jeffers, and gave him three lusty groans. When he understood that they were protesting against his reluctance to help buy the eagle, Jeffers laughed, paid for the bird with a Quarter Eagle and presented him to the Company. After that, he had cheers instead of groans. The quarters were returned to the donors. Captain Perkins named the eagle after President Abraham Lincoln, his quartermaster, Francis L. Billings, made a special perch on which to carry the bird into battle, and a young soldier, James McGinnis, volunteered to take care of him. On September 3, 1861, the Badgers embarked, aboard the steamer "Stella Whipple", on a trip down the Chippewa to the Mississippi and up the Wisconsin River to Madison, Wisconsin. They arrived on the 6th and were immediately mustered into service as Company C of the 8th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment. They became the regimental color company and were given the name "Eagle Company". The regiment also became the "Eagle Regiment". After a few weeks of training at Camp Randall, it began to play an important role in the Western Theater of the American Civil War.
This is the twelveth of several lots from an archive of the 8th Wisconsin. This lot consist of a 3 CDV's of Old Abe on top of his famous perch. These CDV's was sold at th...moree Centennial International Exhibition of 1876, the first official World's Fair in the United States held in Philadelphia, PA, from May 10 to November 10, 1876 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia. Excellent Old Abe was captured by Ahgamahwegezhig or "Chief Sky". He was the son of Ah-mous, who was an influential leader of the Lac du Flambeau Ojibwe. In spring of 1861, Chief Sky set up a hunting and fishing camp near the South Fork of the Flambeau River, within the present day Chequamegon National Forest, east of Park Falls, Wisconsin. Here, he noticed a treetop nest, with two fledgling eagles, and to capture them, cut down the tree. One eaglet died from the fall, and the other became the young Indian's pet. That summer, Chief Sky and his father canoed down the Chippewa River on a trading expedition. At Jim Falls, Wisconsin, they encountered Daniel McCann, who lived nearby in Eagle Point. The Indians sold the eagle to McCann in exchange for a bushel of corn. In August 1861, John C. Perkins, assisted by Seth Pierce, Frank McGuire, Thomas G. Butler and Victor Wolf, recruited a company of volunteers from Eau Claire and Chippewa Counties. This company was called the "Eau Claire Badgers". Soon after its formation, McCann offered to sell the eagle to the Badgers, for $2.50. In his "History of Old Abe", published in 1865, Joseph O. Barrett, who helped McCann bring the eagle to Eau Claire, gave a description of the transaction, which can be paraphrased as: "Will you buy my eagle," said McCann, "only two dollars and a half?" "Here, boys, let's put in twenty five cents apiece," answered Frank McGuire, who began to collect quarters. He also solicited a contribution from a civilian, S. M. Jeffers, but was rebuffed. When the soldiers heard of this, they accosted Jeffers, and gave him three lusty groans. When he understood that they were protesting against his reluctance to help buy the eagle, Jeffers laughed, paid for the bird with a Quarter Eagle and presented him to the Company. After that, he had cheers instead of groans. The quarters were returned to the donors. Captain Perkins named the eagle after President Abraham Lincoln, his quartermaster, Francis L. Billings, made a special perch on which to carry the bird into battle, and a young soldier, James McGinnis, volunteered to take care of him. On September 3, 1861, the Badgers embarked, aboard the steamer "Stella Whipple", on a trip down the Chippewa to the Mississippi and up the Wisconsin River to Madison, Wisconsin. They arrived on the 6th and were immediately mustered into service as Company C of the 8th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment. They became the regimental color company and were given the name "Eagle Company". The regiment also became the "Eagle Regiment". After a few weeks of training at Camp Randall, it began to play an important role in the Western Theater of the American Civil War.

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LOT OF 3 CDV 'S 8TH WISCONSON OLD ABE EAGLE

LOT OF 3 CDV 'S 8TH WISCONSON OLD ABE EAGLE

Lot # 201 (Sale Order: 229 of 854)      

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This is the thirteenth of several lots from an archive of the 8th Wisconsin. This lot consist of a 3 CDV's of Old Abe on top of his famous perch. These CDV's was sold at the Centennial International Exhibition of 1876, the first official World's Fair in the United States held in Philadelphia, PA, from May 10 to November 10, 1876 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia. Excellent Old Abe was captured by Ahgamahwegezhig or "Chief Sky". He was the son of Ah-mous, who was an influential leader of the Lac du Flambeau Ojibwe. In spring of 1861, Chief Sky set up a hunting and fishing camp near the South Fork of the Flambeau River, within the present day Chequamegon National Forest, east of Park Falls, Wisconsin. Here, he noticed a treetop nest, with two fledgling eagles, and to capture them, cut down the tree. One eaglet died from the fall, and the other became the young Indian's pet. That summer, Chief Sky and his father canoed down the Chippewa River on a trading expedition. At Jim Falls, Wisconsin, they encountered Daniel McCann, who lived nearby in Eagle Point. The Indians sold the eagle to McCann in exchange for a bushel of corn. In August 1861, John C. Perkins, assisted by Seth Pierce, Frank McGuire, Thomas G. Butler and Victor Wolf, recruited a company of volunteers from Eau Claire and Chippewa Counties. This company was called the "Eau Claire Badgers". Soon after its formation, McCann offered to sell the eagle to the Badgers, for $2.50. In his "History of Old Abe", published in 1865, Joseph O. Barrett, who helped McCann bring the eagle to Eau Claire, gave a description of the transaction, which can be paraphrased as: "Will you buy my eagle," said McCann, "only two dollars and a half?" "Here, boys, let's put in twenty five cents apiece," answered Frank McGuire, who began to collect quarters. He also solicited a contribution from a civilian, S. M. Jeffers, but was rebuffed. When the soldiers heard of this, they accosted Jeffers, and gave him three lusty groans. When he understood that they were protesting against his reluctance to help buy the eagle, Jeffers laughed, paid for the bird with a Quarter Eagle and presented him to the Company. After that, he had cheers instead of groans. The quarters were returned to the donors. Captain Perkins named the eagle after President Abraham Lincoln, his quartermaster, Francis L. Billings, made a special perch on which to carry the bird into battle, and a young soldier, James McGinnis, volunteered to take care of him. On September 3, 1861, the Badgers embarked, aboard the steamer "Stella Whipple", on a trip down the Chippewa to the Mississippi and up the Wisconsin River to Madison, Wisconsin. They arrived on the 6th and were immediately mustered into service as Company C of the 8th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment. They became the regimental color company and were given the name "Eagle Company". The regiment also became the "Eagle Regiment". After a few weeks of training at Camp Randall, it began to play an important role in the Western Theater of the American Civil War.
This is the thirteenth of several lots from an archive of the 8th Wisconsin. This lot consist of a 3 CDV's of Old Abe on top of his famous perch. These CDV's was sold at ...morethe Centennial International Exhibition of 1876, the first official World's Fair in the United States held in Philadelphia, PA, from May 10 to November 10, 1876 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia. Excellent Old Abe was captured by Ahgamahwegezhig or "Chief Sky". He was the son of Ah-mous, who was an influential leader of the Lac du Flambeau Ojibwe. In spring of 1861, Chief Sky set up a hunting and fishing camp near the South Fork of the Flambeau River, within the present day Chequamegon National Forest, east of Park Falls, Wisconsin. Here, he noticed a treetop nest, with two fledgling eagles, and to capture them, cut down the tree. One eaglet died from the fall, and the other became the young Indian's pet. That summer, Chief Sky and his father canoed down the Chippewa River on a trading expedition. At Jim Falls, Wisconsin, they encountered Daniel McCann, who lived nearby in Eagle Point. The Indians sold the eagle to McCann in exchange for a bushel of corn. In August 1861, John C. Perkins, assisted by Seth Pierce, Frank McGuire, Thomas G. Butler and Victor Wolf, recruited a company of volunteers from Eau Claire and Chippewa Counties. This company was called the "Eau Claire Badgers". Soon after its formation, McCann offered to sell the eagle to the Badgers, for $2.50. In his "History of Old Abe", published in 1865, Joseph O. Barrett, who helped McCann bring the eagle to Eau Claire, gave a description of the transaction, which can be paraphrased as: "Will you buy my eagle," said McCann, "only two dollars and a half?" "Here, boys, let's put in twenty five cents apiece," answered Frank McGuire, who began to collect quarters. He also solicited a contribution from a civilian, S. M. Jeffers, but was rebuffed. When the soldiers heard of this, they accosted Jeffers, and gave him three lusty groans. When he understood that they were protesting against his reluctance to help buy the eagle, Jeffers laughed, paid for the bird with a Quarter Eagle and presented him to the Company. After that, he had cheers instead of groans. The quarters were returned to the donors. Captain Perkins named the eagle after President Abraham Lincoln, his quartermaster, Francis L. Billings, made a special perch on which to carry the bird into battle, and a young soldier, James McGinnis, volunteered to take care of him. On September 3, 1861, the Badgers embarked, aboard the steamer "Stella Whipple", on a trip down the Chippewa to the Mississippi and up the Wisconsin River to Madison, Wisconsin. They arrived on the 6th and were immediately mustered into service as Company C of the 8th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment. They became the regimental color company and were given the name "Eagle Company". The regiment also became the "Eagle Regiment". After a few weeks of training at Camp Randall, it began to play an important role in the Western Theater of the American Civil War.

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CIVIL WAR EPHEMERA OF OLD ABE 8th WISCONSIN

CIVIL WAR EPHEMERA OF OLD ABE 8th WISCONSIN

Lot # 202 (Sale Order: 230 of 854)      

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This is the fourteenth of several lots from an archive of the 8th Wisconsin. This lot consist of a 15 various paper items concerning Old Abe the War Eagle. Excellent Old Abe was captured by Ahgamahwegezhig or "Chief Sky". He was the son of Ah-mous, who was an influential leader of the Lac du Flambeau Ojibwe. In spring of 1861, Chief Sky set up a hunting and fishing camp near the South Fork of the Flambeau River, within the present day Chequamegon National Forest, east of Park Falls, Wisconsin. Here, he noticed a treetop nest, with two fledgling eagles, and to capture them, cut down the tree. One eaglet died from the fall, and the other became the young Indian's pet. That summer, Chief Sky and his father canoed down the Chippewa River on a trading expedition. At Jim Falls, Wisconsin, they encountered Daniel McCann, who lived nearby in Eagle Point. The Indians sold the eagle to McCann in exchange for a bushel of corn. In August 1861, John C. Perkins, assisted by Seth Pierce, Frank McGuire, Thomas G. Butler and Victor Wolf, recruited a company of volunteers from Eau Claire and Chippewa Counties. This company was called the "Eau Claire Badgers". Soon after its formation, McCann offered to sell the eagle to the Badgers, for $2.50. In his "History of Old Abe", published in 1865, Joseph O. Barrett, who helped McCann bring the eagle to Eau Claire, gave a description of the transaction, which can be paraphrased as: "Will you buy my eagle," said McCann, "only two dollars and a half?" "Here, boys, let's put in twenty five cents apiece," answered Frank McGuire, who began to collect quarters. He also solicited a contribution from a civilian, S. M. Jeffers, but was rebuffed. When the soldiers heard of this, they accosted Jeffers, and gave him three lusty groans. When he understood that they were protesting against his reluctance to help buy the eagle, Jeffers laughed, paid for the bird with a Quarter Eagle and presented him to the Company. After that, he had cheers instead of groans. The quarters were returned to the donors. Captain Perkins named the eagle after President Abraham Lincoln, his quartermaster, Francis L. Billings, made a special perch on which to carry the bird into battle, and a young soldier, James McGinnis, volunteered to take care of him. On September 3, 1861, the Badgers embarked, aboard the steamer "Stella Whipple", on a trip down the Chippewa to the Mississippi and up the Wisconsin River to Madison, Wisconsin. They arrived on the 6th and were immediately mustered into service as Company C of the 8th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment. They became the regimental color company and were given the name "Eagle Company". The regiment also became the "Eagle Regiment". After a few weeks of training at Camp Randall, it began to play an important role in the Western Theater of the American Civil War.
This is the fourteenth of several lots from an archive of the 8th Wisconsin. This lot consist of a 15 various paper items concerning Old Abe the War Eagle. Excellent Old ...moreAbe was captured by Ahgamahwegezhig or "Chief Sky". He was the son of Ah-mous, who was an influential leader of the Lac du Flambeau Ojibwe. In spring of 1861, Chief Sky set up a hunting and fishing camp near the South Fork of the Flambeau River, within the present day Chequamegon National Forest, east of Park Falls, Wisconsin. Here, he noticed a treetop nest, with two fledgling eagles, and to capture them, cut down the tree. One eaglet died from the fall, and the other became the young Indian's pet. That summer, Chief Sky and his father canoed down the Chippewa River on a trading expedition. At Jim Falls, Wisconsin, they encountered Daniel McCann, who lived nearby in Eagle Point. The Indians sold the eagle to McCann in exchange for a bushel of corn. In August 1861, John C. Perkins, assisted by Seth Pierce, Frank McGuire, Thomas G. Butler and Victor Wolf, recruited a company of volunteers from Eau Claire and Chippewa Counties. This company was called the "Eau Claire Badgers". Soon after its formation, McCann offered to sell the eagle to the Badgers, for $2.50. In his "History of Old Abe", published in 1865, Joseph O. Barrett, who helped McCann bring the eagle to Eau Claire, gave a description of the transaction, which can be paraphrased as: "Will you buy my eagle," said McCann, "only two dollars and a half?" "Here, boys, let's put in twenty five cents apiece," answered Frank McGuire, who began to collect quarters. He also solicited a contribution from a civilian, S. M. Jeffers, but was rebuffed. When the soldiers heard of this, they accosted Jeffers, and gave him three lusty groans. When he understood that they were protesting against his reluctance to help buy the eagle, Jeffers laughed, paid for the bird with a Quarter Eagle and presented him to the Company. After that, he had cheers instead of groans. The quarters were returned to the donors. Captain Perkins named the eagle after President Abraham Lincoln, his quartermaster, Francis L. Billings, made a special perch on which to carry the bird into battle, and a young soldier, James McGinnis, volunteered to take care of him. On September 3, 1861, the Badgers embarked, aboard the steamer "Stella Whipple", on a trip down the Chippewa to the Mississippi and up the Wisconsin River to Madison, Wisconsin. They arrived on the 6th and were immediately mustered into service as Company C of the 8th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment. They became the regimental color company and were given the name "Eagle Company". The regiment also became the "Eagle Regiment". After a few weeks of training at Camp Randall, it began to play an important role in the Western Theater of the American Civil War.

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CIVIL WAR 1898 GAR BADGE OF OLD ABE MILWAUKEE WIS

CIVIL WAR 1898 GAR BADGE OF OLD ABE MILWAUKEE WIS

Lot # 203 (Sale Order: 231 of 854)      

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This is the fifteenth of several lots from an archive of the 8th Wisconsin. This lot consist of a GAR badge for the annual meeting held in Milwaukee Wisconsin in 1898. Badge measures 3 1/2 inches long and depicts Old Abe on his perch and was sold as a souvenir piece for members who attended the annual meeting. Excellent Old Abe was captured by Ahgamahwegezhig or "Chief Sky". He was the son of Ah-mous, who was an influential leader of the Lac du Flambeau Ojibwe. In spring of 1861, Chief Sky set up a hunting and fishing camp near the South Fork of the Flambeau River, within the present day Chequamegon National Forest, east of Park Falls, Wisconsin. Here, he noticed a treetop nest, with two fledgling eagles, and to capture them, cut down the tree. One eaglet died from the fall, and the other became the young Indian's pet. That summer, Chief Sky and his father canoed down the Chippewa River on a trading expedition. At Jim Falls, Wisconsin, they encountered Daniel McCann, who lived nearby in Eagle Point. The Indians sold the eagle to McCann in exchange for a bushel of corn. In August 1861, John C. Perkins, assisted by Seth Pierce, Frank McGuire, Thomas G. Butler and Victor Wolf, recruited a company of volunteers from Eau Claire and Chippewa Counties. This company was called the "Eau Claire Badgers". Soon after its formation, McCann offered to sell the eagle to the Badgers, for $2.50. In his "History of Old Abe", published in 1865, Joseph O. Barrett, who helped McCann bring the eagle to Eau Claire, gave a description of the transaction, which can be paraphrased as: "Will you buy my eagle," said McCann, "only two dollars and a half?" "Here, boys, let's put in twenty five cents apiece," answered Frank McGuire, who began to collect quarters. He also solicited a contribution from a civilian, S. M. Jeffers, but was rebuffed. When the soldiers heard of this, they accosted Jeffers, and gave him three lusty groans. When he understood that they were protesting against his reluctance to help buy the eagle, Jeffers laughed, paid for the bird with a Quarter Eagle and presented him to the Company. After that, he had cheers instead of groans. The quarters were returned to the donors. Captain Perkins named the eagle after President Abraham Lincoln, his quartermaster, Francis L. Billings, made a special perch on which to carry the bird into battle, and a young soldier, James McGinnis, volunteered to take care of him. On September 3, 1861, the Badgers embarked, aboard the steamer "Stella Whipple", on a trip down the Chippewa to the Mississippi and up the Wisconsin River to Madison, Wisconsin. They arrived on the 6th and were immediately mustered into service as Company C of the 8th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment. They became the regimental color company and were given the name "Eagle Company". The regiment also became the "Eagle Regiment". After a few weeks of training at Camp Randall, it began to play an important role in the Western Theater of the American Civil War.
This is the fifteenth of several lots from an archive of the 8th Wisconsin. This lot consist of a GAR badge for the annual meeting held in Milwaukee Wisconsin in 1898. Ba...moredge measures 3 1/2 inches long and depicts Old Abe on his perch and was sold as a souvenir piece for members who attended the annual meeting. Excellent Old Abe was captured by Ahgamahwegezhig or "Chief Sky". He was the son of Ah-mous, who was an influential leader of the Lac du Flambeau Ojibwe. In spring of 1861, Chief Sky set up a hunting and fishing camp near the South Fork of the Flambeau River, within the present day Chequamegon National Forest, east of Park Falls, Wisconsin. Here, he noticed a treetop nest, with two fledgling eagles, and to capture them, cut down the tree. One eaglet died from the fall, and the other became the young Indian's pet. That summer, Chief Sky and his father canoed down the Chippewa River on a trading expedition. At Jim Falls, Wisconsin, they encountered Daniel McCann, who lived nearby in Eagle Point. The Indians sold the eagle to McCann in exchange for a bushel of corn. In August 1861, John C. Perkins, assisted by Seth Pierce, Frank McGuire, Thomas G. Butler and Victor Wolf, recruited a company of volunteers from Eau Claire and Chippewa Counties. This company was called the "Eau Claire Badgers". Soon after its formation, McCann offered to sell the eagle to the Badgers, for $2.50. In his "History of Old Abe", published in 1865, Joseph O. Barrett, who helped McCann bring the eagle to Eau Claire, gave a description of the transaction, which can be paraphrased as: "Will you buy my eagle," said McCann, "only two dollars and a half?" "Here, boys, let's put in twenty five cents apiece," answered Frank McGuire, who began to collect quarters. He also solicited a contribution from a civilian, S. M. Jeffers, but was rebuffed. When the soldiers heard of this, they accosted Jeffers, and gave him three lusty groans. When he understood that they were protesting against his reluctance to help buy the eagle, Jeffers laughed, paid for the bird with a Quarter Eagle and presented him to the Company. After that, he had cheers instead of groans. The quarters were returned to the donors. Captain Perkins named the eagle after President Abraham Lincoln, his quartermaster, Francis L. Billings, made a special perch on which to carry the bird into battle, and a young soldier, James McGinnis, volunteered to take care of him. On September 3, 1861, the Badgers embarked, aboard the steamer "Stella Whipple", on a trip down the Chippewa to the Mississippi and up the Wisconsin River to Madison, Wisconsin. They arrived on the 6th and were immediately mustered into service as Company C of the 8th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment. They became the regimental color company and were given the name "Eagle Company". The regiment also became the "Eagle Regiment". After a few weeks of training at Camp Randall, it began to play an important role in the Western Theater of the American Civil War.

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LOT OF 3 CDV 'S 8TH WISCONSON OLD ABE EAGLE

LOT OF 3 CDV 'S 8TH WISCONSON OLD ABE EAGLE

Lot # 203a (Sale Order: 232 of 854)      

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This is the sixteenth of several lots from an archive of the 8th Wisconsin. This lot consist of a 3 CDV's of Old Abe on top of his famous perch. One of these CDV's was sold at the Centennial International Exhibition of 1876, the first official World's Fair in the United States held in Philadelphia, PA, from May 10 to November 10, 1876 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia. The second is a wartime CDV and has a backmark of J.W. Black of 173 Washington St. Boston. Finally the third was a promotional to raise money for a permanent home for Old Abe in Wisconsin. The colored lithograph is like the rest in Excellent condition Old Abe was captured by Ahgamahwegezhig or "Chief Sky". He was the son of Ah-mous, who was an influential leader of the Lac du Flambeau Ojibwe. In spring of 1861, Chief Sky set up a hunting and fishing camp near the South Fork of the Flambeau River, within the present day Chequamegon National Forest, east of Park Falls, Wisconsin. Here, he noticed a treetop nest, with two fledgling eagles, and to capture them, cut down the tree. One eaglet died from the fall, and the other became the young Indian's pet. That summer, Chief Sky and his father canoed down the Chippewa River on a trading expedition. At Jim Falls, Wisconsin, they encountered Daniel McCann, who lived nearby in Eagle Point. The Indians sold the eagle to McCann in exchange for a bushel of corn. In August 1861, John C. Perkins, assisted by Seth Pierce, Frank McGuire, Thomas G. Butler and Victor Wolf, recruited a company of volunteers from Eau Claire and Chippewa Counties. This company was called the "Eau Claire Badgers". Soon after its formation, McCann offered to sell the eagle to the Badgers, for $2.50. In his "History of Old Abe", published in 1865, Joseph O. Barrett, who helped McCann bring the eagle to Eau Claire, gave a description of the transaction, which can be paraphrased as: "Will you buy my eagle," said McCann, "only two dollars and a half?" "Here, boys, let's put in twenty five cents apiece," answered Frank McGuire, who began to collect quarters. He also solicited a contribution from a civilian, S. M. Jeffers, but was rebuffed. When the soldiers heard of this, they accosted Jeffers, and gave him three lusty groans. When he understood that they were protesting against his reluctance to help buy the eagle, Jeffers laughed, paid for the bird with a Quarter Eagle and presented him to the Company. After that, he had cheers instead of groans. The quarters were returned to the donors. Captain Perkins named the eagle after President Abraham Lincoln, his quartermaster, Francis L. Billings, made a special perch on which to carry the bird into battle, and a young soldier, James McGinnis, volunteered to take care of him. On September 3, 1861, the Badgers embarked, aboard the steamer "Stella Whipple", on a trip down the Chippewa to the Mississippi and up the Wisconsin River to Madison, Wisconsin. They arrived on the 6th and were immediately mustered into service as Company C of the 8th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment. They became the regimental color company and were given the name "Eagle Company". The regiment also became the "Eagle Regiment". After a few weeks of training at Camp Randall, it began to play an important role in the Western Theater of the American Civil War.
This is the sixteenth of several lots from an archive of the 8th Wisconsin. This lot consist of a 3 CDV's of Old Abe on top of his famous perch. One of these CDV's was so...moreld at the Centennial International Exhibition of 1876, the first official World's Fair in the United States held in Philadelphia, PA, from May 10 to November 10, 1876 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia. The second is a wartime CDV and has a backmark of J.W. Black of 173 Washington St. Boston. Finally the third was a promotional to raise money for a permanent home for Old Abe in Wisconsin. The colored lithograph is like the rest in Excellent condition Old Abe was captured by Ahgamahwegezhig or "Chief Sky". He was the son of Ah-mous, who was an influential leader of the Lac du Flambeau Ojibwe. In spring of 1861, Chief Sky set up a hunting and fishing camp near the South Fork of the Flambeau River, within the present day Chequamegon National Forest, east of Park Falls, Wisconsin. Here, he noticed a treetop nest, with two fledgling eagles, and to capture them, cut down the tree. One eaglet died from the fall, and the other became the young Indian's pet. That summer, Chief Sky and his father canoed down the Chippewa River on a trading expedition. At Jim Falls, Wisconsin, they encountered Daniel McCann, who lived nearby in Eagle Point. The Indians sold the eagle to McCann in exchange for a bushel of corn. In August 1861, John C. Perkins, assisted by Seth Pierce, Frank McGuire, Thomas G. Butler and Victor Wolf, recruited a company of volunteers from Eau Claire and Chippewa Counties. This company was called the "Eau Claire Badgers". Soon after its formation, McCann offered to sell the eagle to the Badgers, for $2.50. In his "History of Old Abe", published in 1865, Joseph O. Barrett, who helped McCann bring the eagle to Eau Claire, gave a description of the transaction, which can be paraphrased as: "Will you buy my eagle," said McCann, "only two dollars and a half?" "Here, boys, let's put in twenty five cents apiece," answered Frank McGuire, who began to collect quarters. He also solicited a contribution from a civilian, S. M. Jeffers, but was rebuffed. When the soldiers heard of this, they accosted Jeffers, and gave him three lusty groans. When he understood that they were protesting against his reluctance to help buy the eagle, Jeffers laughed, paid for the bird with a Quarter Eagle and presented him to the Company. After that, he had cheers instead of groans. The quarters were returned to the donors. Captain Perkins named the eagle after President Abraham Lincoln, his quartermaster, Francis L. Billings, made a special perch on which to carry the bird into battle, and a young soldier, James McGinnis, volunteered to take care of him. On September 3, 1861, the Badgers embarked, aboard the steamer "Stella Whipple", on a trip down the Chippewa to the Mississippi and up the Wisconsin River to Madison, Wisconsin. They arrived on the 6th and were immediately mustered into service as Company C of the 8th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment. They became the regimental color company and were given the name "Eagle Company". The regiment also became the "Eagle Regiment". After a few weeks of training at Camp Randall, it began to play an important role in the Western Theater of the American Civil War.

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CIVIL WAR OLD ABE STERIOVIEW 8TH WISCONSIN REGT.

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Lot # 203b (Sale Order: 233 of 854)      

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This is the seventeenth of several lots from an archive of the 8th Wisconsin. This lot consist of a sterioview of the 8th Wisconsin battle eagle known as "Old Abe". Photo depicts Old Abe the battle eagle on top of his famous perch. This stereoview is a wartime shot Excellent Old Abe was captured by Ahgamahwegezhig or "Chief Sky". He was the son of Ah-mous, who was an influential leader of the Lac du Flambeau Ojibwe. In spring of 1861, Chief Sky set up a hunting and fishing camp near the South Fork of the Flambeau River, within the present day Chequamegon National Forest, east of Park Falls, Wisconsin. Here, he noticed a treetop nest, with two fledgling eagles, and to capture them, cut down the tree. One eaglet died from the fall, and the other became the young Indian's pet. That summer, Chief Sky and his father canoed down the Chippewa River on a trading expedition. At Jim Falls, Wisconsin, they encountered Daniel McCann, who lived nearby in Eagle Point. The Indians sold the eagle to McCann in exchange for a bushel of corn. In August 1861, John C. Perkins, assisted by Seth Pierce, Frank McGuire, Thomas G. Butler and Victor Wolf, recruited a company of volunteers from Eau Claire and Chippewa Counties. This company was called the "Eau Claire Badgers". Soon after its formation, McCann offered to sell the eagle to the Badgers, for $2.50. In his "History of Old Abe", published in 1865, Joseph O. Barrett, who helped McCann bring the eagle to Eau Claire, gave a description of the transaction, which can be paraphrased as: "Will you buy my eagle," said McCann, "only two dollars and a half?" "Here, boys, let's put in twenty five cents apiece," answered Frank McGuire, who began to collect quarters. He also solicited a contribution from a civilian, S. M. Jeffers, but was rebuffed. When the soldiers heard of this, they accosted Jeffers, and gave him three lusty groans. When he understood that they were protesting against his reluctance to help buy the eagle, Jeffers laughed, paid for the bird with a Quarter Eagle and presented him to the Company. After that, he had cheers instead of groans. The quarters were returned to the donors. Captain Perkins named the eagle after President Abraham Lincoln, his quartermaster, Francis L. Billings, made a special perch on which to carry the bird into battle, and a young soldier, James McGinnis, volunteered to take care of him. On September 3, 1861, the Badgers embarked, aboard the steamer "Stella Whipple", on a trip down the Chippewa to the Mississippi and up the Wisconsin River to Madison, Wisconsin. They arrived on the 6th and were immediately mustered into service as Company C of the 8th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment. They became the regimental color company and were given the name "Eagle Company". The regiment also became the "Eagle Regiment". After a few weeks of training at Camp Randall, it began to play an important role in the Western Theater of the American Civil War.
This is the seventeenth of several lots from an archive of the 8th Wisconsin. This lot consist of a sterioview of the 8th Wisconsin battle eagle known as "Old Abe". Photo...more depicts Old Abe the battle eagle on top of his famous perch. This stereoview is a wartime shot Excellent Old Abe was captured by Ahgamahwegezhig or "Chief Sky". He was the son of Ah-mous, who was an influential leader of the Lac du Flambeau Ojibwe. In spring of 1861, Chief Sky set up a hunting and fishing camp near the South Fork of the Flambeau River, within the present day Chequamegon National Forest, east of Park Falls, Wisconsin. Here, he noticed a treetop nest, with two fledgling eagles, and to capture them, cut down the tree. One eaglet died from the fall, and the other became the young Indian's pet. That summer, Chief Sky and his father canoed down the Chippewa River on a trading expedition. At Jim Falls, Wisconsin, they encountered Daniel McCann, who lived nearby in Eagle Point. The Indians sold the eagle to McCann in exchange for a bushel of corn. In August 1861, John C. Perkins, assisted by Seth Pierce, Frank McGuire, Thomas G. Butler and Victor Wolf, recruited a company of volunteers from Eau Claire and Chippewa Counties. This company was called the "Eau Claire Badgers". Soon after its formation, McCann offered to sell the eagle to the Badgers, for $2.50. In his "History of Old Abe", published in 1865, Joseph O. Barrett, who helped McCann bring the eagle to Eau Claire, gave a description of the transaction, which can be paraphrased as: "Will you buy my eagle," said McCann, "only two dollars and a half?" "Here, boys, let's put in twenty five cents apiece," answered Frank McGuire, who began to collect quarters. He also solicited a contribution from a civilian, S. M. Jeffers, but was rebuffed. When the soldiers heard of this, they accosted Jeffers, and gave him three lusty groans. When he understood that they were protesting against his reluctance to help buy the eagle, Jeffers laughed, paid for the bird with a Quarter Eagle and presented him to the Company. After that, he had cheers instead of groans. The quarters were returned to the donors. Captain Perkins named the eagle after President Abraham Lincoln, his quartermaster, Francis L. Billings, made a special perch on which to carry the bird into battle, and a young soldier, James McGinnis, volunteered to take care of him. On September 3, 1861, the Badgers embarked, aboard the steamer "Stella Whipple", on a trip down the Chippewa to the Mississippi and up the Wisconsin River to Madison, Wisconsin. They arrived on the 6th and were immediately mustered into service as Company C of the 8th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment. They became the regimental color company and were given the name "Eagle Company". The regiment also became the "Eagle Regiment". After a few weeks of training at Camp Randall, it began to play an important role in the Western Theater of the American Civil War.

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Lot # 203c (Sale Order: 234 of 854)      

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his is the eighteenth of several lots from an archive of the 8th Wisconsin. This lot consist of a sterioview of the 8th Wisconsin battle eagle known as "Old Abe". Photo depicts Old Abe the battle eagle on top of a cannon. This stereoview was published by H. H. Bennett of Kilbourn City Wisconsin Excellent Old Abe was captured by Ahgamahwegezhig or "Chief Sky". He was the son of Ah-mous, who was an influential leader of the Lac du Flambeau Ojibwe. In spring of 1861, Chief Sky set up a hunting and fishing camp near the South Fork of the Flambeau River, within the present day Chequamegon National Forest, east of Park Falls, Wisconsin. Here, he noticed a treetop nest, with two fledgling eagles, and to capture them, cut down the tree. One eaglet died from the fall, and the other became the young Indian's pet. That summer, Chief Sky and his father canoed down the Chippewa River on a trading expedition. At Jim Falls, Wisconsin, they encountered Daniel McCann, who lived nearby in Eagle Point. The Indians sold the eagle to McCann in exchange for a bushel of corn. In August 1861, John C. Perkins, assisted by Seth Pierce, Frank McGuire, Thomas G. Butler and Victor Wolf, recruited a company of volunteers from Eau Claire and Chippewa Counties. This company was called the "Eau Claire Badgers". Soon after its formation, McCann offered to sell the eagle to the Badgers, for $2.50. In his "History of Old Abe", published in 1865, Joseph O. Barrett, who helped McCann bring the eagle to Eau Claire, gave a description of the transaction, which can be paraphrased as: "Will you buy my eagle," said McCann, "only two dollars and a half?" "Here, boys, let's put in twenty five cents apiece," answered Frank McGuire, who began to collect quarters. He also solicited a contribution from a civilian, S. M. Jeffers, but was rebuffed. When the soldiers heard of this, they accosted Jeffers, and gave him three lusty groans. When he understood that they were protesting against his reluctance to help buy the eagle, Jeffers laughed, paid for the bird with a Quarter Eagle and presented him to the Company. After that, he had cheers instead of groans. The quarters were returned to the donors. Captain Perkins named the eagle after President Abraham Lincoln, his quartermaster, Francis L. Billings, made a special perch on which to carry the bird into battle, and a young soldier, James McGinnis, volunteered to take care of him. On September 3, 1861, the Badgers embarked, aboard the steamer "Stella Whipple", on a trip down the Chippewa to the Mississippi and up the Wisconsin River to Madison, Wisconsin. They arrived on the 6th and were immediately mustered into service as Company C of the 8th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment. They became the regimental color company and were given the name "Eagle Company". The regiment also became the "Eagle Regiment". After a few weeks of training at Camp Randall, it began to play an important role in the Western Theater of the American Civil War.
his is the eighteenth of several lots from an archive of the 8th Wisconsin. This lot consist of a sterioview of the 8th Wisconsin battle eagle known as "Old Abe". Photo d...moreepicts Old Abe the battle eagle on top of a cannon. This stereoview was published by H. H. Bennett of Kilbourn City Wisconsin Excellent Old Abe was captured by Ahgamahwegezhig or "Chief Sky". He was the son of Ah-mous, who was an influential leader of the Lac du Flambeau Ojibwe. In spring of 1861, Chief Sky set up a hunting and fishing camp near the South Fork of the Flambeau River, within the present day Chequamegon National Forest, east of Park Falls, Wisconsin. Here, he noticed a treetop nest, with two fledgling eagles, and to capture them, cut down the tree. One eaglet died from the fall, and the other became the young Indian's pet. That summer, Chief Sky and his father canoed down the Chippewa River on a trading expedition. At Jim Falls, Wisconsin, they encountered Daniel McCann, who lived nearby in Eagle Point. The Indians sold the eagle to McCann in exchange for a bushel of corn. In August 1861, John C. Perkins, assisted by Seth Pierce, Frank McGuire, Thomas G. Butler and Victor Wolf, recruited a company of volunteers from Eau Claire and Chippewa Counties. This company was called the "Eau Claire Badgers". Soon after its formation, McCann offered to sell the eagle to the Badgers, for $2.50. In his "History of Old Abe", published in 1865, Joseph O. Barrett, who helped McCann bring the eagle to Eau Claire, gave a description of the transaction, which can be paraphrased as: "Will you buy my eagle," said McCann, "only two dollars and a half?" "Here, boys, let's put in twenty five cents apiece," answered Frank McGuire, who began to collect quarters. He also solicited a contribution from a civilian, S. M. Jeffers, but was rebuffed. When the soldiers heard of this, they accosted Jeffers, and gave him three lusty groans. When he understood that they were protesting against his reluctance to help buy the eagle, Jeffers laughed, paid for the bird with a Quarter Eagle and presented him to the Company. After that, he had cheers instead of groans. The quarters were returned to the donors. Captain Perkins named the eagle after President Abraham Lincoln, his quartermaster, Francis L. Billings, made a special perch on which to carry the bird into battle, and a young soldier, James McGinnis, volunteered to take care of him. On September 3, 1861, the Badgers embarked, aboard the steamer "Stella Whipple", on a trip down the Chippewa to the Mississippi and up the Wisconsin River to Madison, Wisconsin. They arrived on the 6th and were immediately mustered into service as Company C of the 8th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment. They became the regimental color company and were given the name "Eagle Company". The regiment also became the "Eagle Regiment". After a few weeks of training at Camp Randall, it began to play an important role in the Western Theater of the American Civil War.

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Lot # 203d (Sale Order: 235 of 854)      

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his is the nineteenth of several lots from an archive of the 8th Wisconsin. This lot consist of a sterioview of the 8th Wisconsin battle eagle known as "Old Abe". Photo depicts Old Abe the battle eagle on top of a cannon. This stereoview was published by H. H. Bennett of Kilbourn City Wisconsin Excellent Old Abe was captured by Ahgamahwegezhig or "Chief Sky". He was the son of Ah-mous, who was an influential leader of the Lac du Flambeau Ojibwe. In spring of 1861, Chief Sky set up a hunting and fishing camp near the South Fork of the Flambeau River, within the present day Chequamegon National Forest, east of Park Falls, Wisconsin. Here, he noticed a treetop nest, with two fledgling eagles, and to capture them, cut down the tree. One eaglet died from the fall, and the other became the young Indian's pet. That summer, Chief Sky and his father canoed down the Chippewa River on a trading expedition. At Jim Falls, Wisconsin, they encountered Daniel McCann, who lived nearby in Eagle Point. The Indians sold the eagle to McCann in exchange for a bushel of corn. In August 1861, John C. Perkins, assisted by Seth Pierce, Frank McGuire, Thomas G. Butler and Victor Wolf, recruited a company of volunteers from Eau Claire and Chippewa Counties. This company was called the "Eau Claire Badgers". Soon after its formation, McCann offered to sell the eagle to the Badgers, for $2.50. In his "History of Old Abe", published in 1865, Joseph O. Barrett, who helped McCann bring the eagle to Eau Claire, gave a description of the transaction, which can be paraphrased as: "Will you buy my eagle," said McCann, "only two dollars and a half?" "Here, boys, let's put in twenty five cents apiece," answered Frank McGuire, who began to collect quarters. He also solicited a contribution from a civilian, S. M. Jeffers, but was rebuffed. When the soldiers heard of this, they accosted Jeffers, and gave him three lusty groans. When he understood that they were protesting against his reluctance to help buy the eagle, Jeffers laughed, paid for the bird with a Quarter Eagle and presented him to the Company. After that, he had cheers instead of groans. The quarters were returned to the donors. Captain Perkins named the eagle after President Abraham Lincoln, his quartermaster, Francis L. Billings, made a special perch on which to carry the bird into battle, and a young soldier, James McGinnis, volunteered to take care of him. On September 3, 1861, the Badgers embarked, aboard the steamer "Stella Whipple", on a trip down the Chippewa to the Mississippi and up the Wisconsin River to Madison, Wisconsin. They arrived on the 6th and were immediately mustered into service as Company C of the 8th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment. They became the regimental color company and were given the name "Eagle Company". The regiment also became the "Eagle Regiment". After a few weeks of training at Camp Randall, it began to play an important role in the Western Theater of the American Civil War.
his is the nineteenth of several lots from an archive of the 8th Wisconsin. This lot consist of a sterioview of the 8th Wisconsin battle eagle known as "Old Abe". Photo d...moreepicts Old Abe the battle eagle on top of a cannon. This stereoview was published by H. H. Bennett of Kilbourn City Wisconsin Excellent Old Abe was captured by Ahgamahwegezhig or "Chief Sky". He was the son of Ah-mous, who was an influential leader of the Lac du Flambeau Ojibwe. In spring of 1861, Chief Sky set up a hunting and fishing camp near the South Fork of the Flambeau River, within the present day Chequamegon National Forest, east of Park Falls, Wisconsin. Here, he noticed a treetop nest, with two fledgling eagles, and to capture them, cut down the tree. One eaglet died from the fall, and the other became the young Indian's pet. That summer, Chief Sky and his father canoed down the Chippewa River on a trading expedition. At Jim Falls, Wisconsin, they encountered Daniel McCann, who lived nearby in Eagle Point. The Indians sold the eagle to McCann in exchange for a bushel of corn. In August 1861, John C. Perkins, assisted by Seth Pierce, Frank McGuire, Thomas G. Butler and Victor Wolf, recruited a company of volunteers from Eau Claire and Chippewa Counties. This company was called the "Eau Claire Badgers". Soon after its formation, McCann offered to sell the eagle to the Badgers, for $2.50. In his "History of Old Abe", published in 1865, Joseph O. Barrett, who helped McCann bring the eagle to Eau Claire, gave a description of the transaction, which can be paraphrased as: "Will you buy my eagle," said McCann, "only two dollars and a half?" "Here, boys, let's put in twenty five cents apiece," answered Frank McGuire, who began to collect quarters. He also solicited a contribution from a civilian, S. M. Jeffers, but was rebuffed. When the soldiers heard of this, they accosted Jeffers, and gave him three lusty groans. When he understood that they were protesting against his reluctance to help buy the eagle, Jeffers laughed, paid for the bird with a Quarter Eagle and presented him to the Company. After that, he had cheers instead of groans. The quarters were returned to the donors. Captain Perkins named the eagle after President Abraham Lincoln, his quartermaster, Francis L. Billings, made a special perch on which to carry the bird into battle, and a young soldier, James McGinnis, volunteered to take care of him. On September 3, 1861, the Badgers embarked, aboard the steamer "Stella Whipple", on a trip down the Chippewa to the Mississippi and up the Wisconsin River to Madison, Wisconsin. They arrived on the 6th and were immediately mustered into service as Company C of the 8th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment. They became the regimental color company and were given the name "Eagle Company". The regiment also became the "Eagle Regiment". After a few weeks of training at Camp Randall, it began to play an important role in the Western Theater of the American Civil War.

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CIVIL WAR SILVER HILTED PRESENTATION SWORD 6th WIS

CIVIL WAR SILVER HILTED PRESENTATION SWORD 6th WIS

Lot # 204 (Sale Order: 236 of 854)      

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Beautiful silver hilted M1850 non regulation staff and field officers sword. Made by C. Roby of West Chelmsford Massachusetts, having a beautiful Eagle on the quillion and a stylized ‘US’ on the embossed guard. The scabbard is equally superb with high relief fleur-de-lis heavy brass mounts and the engraved presentation between the top mounts “Lt. Colonel John A. Kellog 6th Wisconsin Infantry 1864”. John Azor Kellogg was a resident of Mauston WI. and was 33 years old when he enlisted on 5/3/1861 as a Private. On 5/3/1861 he mustered into "K" Co. WI 6th Infantry. He was Mustered Out on 7/14/1865 He was listed as: * POW 5/5/1864 Wilderness, VA. Promotions: * Capt 12/12/1861 * Lt Colonel 6/21/1862 * Major 9/1/1864 * Brig-General 4/9/1865 by Brevet Intra Regimental Company Transfers: * 12/12/1861 from company K to company I * 9/1/1864 from company I to Field & Staff. Sixth Infantry: This regiment was organized at Camp Randall Madison, in July, 1861, mustered into the U. S. service on the 16th and left the state for Washington on the 28th. It arrived at Washington on Aug. 7, was immediately assigned to King's brigade and went into camp on Meridian Hill. It remained there until Sept. 3, when it marched, with the brigade, to Chain bridge and was employed in picket and guard duty at Camp Lyon until it was joined by the 2nd and 7th Wis. and the 19th Ind. The regiment remained in camp, engaged in various duties until March, 1862, when it took part in the advance on Manassas, encamping near Fairfax Court House. On Aug. 5 an expedition was sent out to destroy the Virginia Central railroad and the regiment, with a small force of cavalry and artillery was detached and marched to Frederick's Hall Station where they destroyed 2 miles of the track, the depot and other buildings, and rejoined the command at Spottsylvania Court House. The regiment went into line at the battle of Gainesville and fought until darkness put an end to the contest, losing 14 killed or mortally wounded and 46 wounded. The following day the regiment was present on the battle-field of Bull Run, where it lost 9 killed and 93 wounded. It participated in the battle of South Mountain, fighting during the day and occupying the field all night. In this engagement the regiment lost 15 in killed and mortally wounded and 67 were wounded. It was vigorously engaged at Antietam, the story of which is best told by the casualties, 38 being killed or died of wounds and 160 were wounded. The regiment was in the advance of a storming party at Fitzhugh's Crossing, where it crossed the river in pontoon boats and charged upon the intrenchments of the enemy. For its gallantry in this desperate charge the regiment received special mention in a complimentary order from Gen. Wadsworth. The list of casualties in this daring exploit show that the regiment lost 4 killed and 12 wounded. During the early part of the first day's fighting at Gettysburg the regiment had been detached as a reserve, but later it participated in a charge under a terrible fire and captured a Confederate regiment. Reorganizing the shattered ranks, the 6th moved forward to the support of a battery in its front, which position it held until the enemy had pressed back the lines on the two flanks, when it fell back to the support of the brigade battery. During the day the regiment saved the 147th N. Y. volunteers from capture by charging down upon the enemy who was pursuing it and in conjunction with the 14th Brooklyn drove the Confederates from the field. The loss of the regiment at the battle of Gettysburg was 30 killed, 116 wounded and 22 missing. In November it took part in the operations at Mine Run, and the regiment was successful in preventing the breaking up of a train belonging to the 5th corps. In December, 227 of the regiment reenlisted as veterans. It was accordingly remustered into the service and in January the non-veterans were temporarily attached to other organizations and the regiment returned to Wisconsin on veteran furlough. The regiment participated in the battles of the Wilderness campaign in the spring of 1864. It lost from May 5 to June 10, 44 killed and 110 wounded, and from June 11 to July 1, 17 killed and 31 wounded, which was increased during the following month by 7 killed and a number wounded. The regiment fought with its accustomed gallantry at Dabney's Mill, in Feb. 1865, and lost 18 killed and a larger number wounded. It took a prominent part in the famous battle of Five Forks and a few days later had the proud satisfaction of assisting in the capture of the army of Gen. Lee at Appomattox Court House. In the short campaign, from March 29 to April 9, the casualties in the regiment were 16 killed and a number wounded. It moved to Black and White's Station, where it remained in camp until ordered to Washington, arriving there in time to participate in the grand review, and thence was ordered to Louisville, where it was mustered out on July 14. The original strength of the regimen
Beautiful silver hilted M1850 non regulation staff and field officers sword. Made by C. Roby of West Chelmsford Massachusetts, having a beautiful Eagle on the quillion an...mored a stylized ‘US’ on the embossed guard. The scabbard is equally superb with high relief fleur-de-lis heavy brass mounts and the engraved presentation between the top mounts “Lt. Colonel John A. Kellog 6th Wisconsin Infantry 1864”. John Azor Kellogg was a resident of Mauston WI. and was 33 years old when he enlisted on 5/3/1861 as a Private. On 5/3/1861 he mustered into "K" Co. WI 6th Infantry. He was Mustered Out on 7/14/1865 He was listed as: * POW 5/5/1864 Wilderness, VA. Promotions: * Capt 12/12/1861 * Lt Colonel 6/21/1862 * Major 9/1/1864 * Brig-General 4/9/1865 by Brevet Intra Regimental Company Transfers: * 12/12/1861 from company K to company I * 9/1/1864 from company I to Field & Staff. Sixth Infantry: This regiment was organized at Camp Randall Madison, in July, 1861, mustered into the U. S. service on the 16th and left the state for Washington on the 28th. It arrived at Washington on Aug. 7, was immediately assigned to King's brigade and went into camp on Meridian Hill. It remained there until Sept. 3, when it marched, with the brigade, to Chain bridge and was employed in picket and guard duty at Camp Lyon until it was joined by the 2nd and 7th Wis. and the 19th Ind. The regiment remained in camp, engaged in various duties until March, 1862, when it took part in the advance on Manassas, encamping near Fairfax Court House. On Aug. 5 an expedition was sent out to destroy the Virginia Central railroad and the regiment, with a small force of cavalry and artillery was detached and marched to Frederick's Hall Station where they destroyed 2 miles of the track, the depot and other buildings, and rejoined the command at Spottsylvania Court House. The regiment went into line at the battle of Gainesville and fought until darkness put an end to the contest, losing 14 killed or mortally wounded and 46 wounded. The following day the regiment was present on the battle-field of Bull Run, where it lost 9 killed and 93 wounded. It participated in the battle of South Mountain, fighting during the day and occupying the field all night. In this engagement the regiment lost 15 in killed and mortally wounded and 67 were wounded. It was vigorously engaged at Antietam, the story of which is best told by the casualties, 38 being killed or died of wounds and 160 were wounded. The regiment was in the advance of a storming party at Fitzhugh's Crossing, where it crossed the river in pontoon boats and charged upon the intrenchments of the enemy. For its gallantry in this desperate charge the regiment received special mention in a complimentary order from Gen. Wadsworth. The list of casualties in this daring exploit show that the regiment lost 4 killed and 12 wounded. During the early part of the first day's fighting at Gettysburg the regiment had been detached as a reserve, but later it participated in a charge under a terrible fire and captured a Confederate regiment. Reorganizing the shattered ranks, the 6th moved forward to the support of a battery in its front, which position it held until the enemy had pressed back the lines on the two flanks, when it fell back to the support of the brigade battery. During the day the regiment saved the 147th N. Y. volunteers from capture by charging down upon the enemy who was pursuing it and in conjunction with the 14th Brooklyn drove the Confederates from the field. The loss of the regiment at the battle of Gettysburg was 30 killed, 116 wounded and 22 missing. In November it took part in the operations at Mine Run, and the regiment was successful in preventing the breaking up of a train belonging to the 5th corps. In December, 227 of the regiment reenlisted as veterans. It was accordingly remustered into the service and in January the non-veterans were temporarily attached to other organizations and the regiment returned to Wisconsin on veteran furlough. The regiment participated in the battles of the Wilderness campaign in the spring of 1864. It lost from May 5 to June 10, 44 killed and 110 wounded, and from June 11 to July 1, 17 killed and 31 wounded, which was increased during the following month by 7 killed and a number wounded. The regiment fought with its accustomed gallantry at Dabney's Mill, in Feb. 1865, and lost 18 killed and a larger number wounded. It took a prominent part in the famous battle of Five Forks and a few days later had the proud satisfaction of assisting in the capture of the army of Gen. Lee at Appomattox Court House. In the short campaign, from March 29 to April 9, the casualties in the regiment were 16 killed and a number wounded. It moved to Black and White's Station, where it remained in camp until ordered to Washington, arriving there in time to participate in the grand review, and thence was ordered to Louisville, where it was mustered out on July 14. The original strength of the regimen

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CIVIL WAR SILVER HILTED PRESENTATION GRADE SWORD

CIVIL WAR SILVER HILTED PRESENTATION GRADE SWORD

Lot # 205 (Sale Order: 237 of 854)      

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Beautiful silver hilted M1850 non regulation staff and field officers sword identified by a receipt dated 1957 when it given to a Museum. Made by Clauberg of Solingen Germany, having a beautiful Eagle on the quillion and a stylized Eagle on the embossed guard. The large pommel cap is also exquisite with a matching Eagle as well. The scabbard is equally superb with 100% of the lacquered brown finish and 100% of the gold gilding remaining. The blade has stylized interlocking US with an outstretched Eagle with the text "Always Ready" surrounded with a floral design. The most fascinating thing about this sword is an appraisal dated 1957 documenting the swords history and describing the sword right down to the etching on the blade. The appraisal is from The Detroit Historical Museum and dated 3/1/57 and this sword given to the museum by Mrs. F.L. Knapp 37 Broad St. Hillsdale, Michigan. In fact she gave them two swords, both being owned by Captain Richard W. Ricaby of the 2nd Michigan Infantry. The receipt says "Saber, Civil War, floral engraving on obverse side of blade, "Always Ready" engraved on the obverse side. Hilt and basket of gilded brass. Handle metal. Overall length 39", blade length 33". Scabbard present with chain through first carrying ring (Now Missing). Property of Captain Richard W. Ricaby, 2nd Michigan Infantry, Company A, from Hillsdale Michigan. Fair condition. Value 10.00. Records show that he was a residence Hillsdale MI and was 31 years old when he enlisted on 4/1/1864 as a Captain. On 4/1/1864 he mustered into "A" Co. MI 2nd Infantry He was discharged on 12/14/1864. He was listed as: * Wounded 6/24/1864 Petersburg, VA (Severe wound in left forearm Promotions: * Lt Colonel 12/6/1864 Intra Regimental Company Transfers: * 12/6/1864 from company A to Field & Staff. This regiment was organized at Detroit in April, 1861, and was mustered in on May 25, being the first three years regiment in the state. It left for the front on June 5, and reported at Washington. It was engaged at Blackburn's ford, and covered the retreat from Bull Run three days later. It remained near Alexandria during the fall and winter, with Col. O. M. Poe in command Richardson being made brigadier-general. It was assigned to Berry's brigade, Kearny's division, Heintzelman's corps, for the Peninsular Campaign, was in the siege of Yorktown, and was engaged at Williamsburg, Fair Oaks, Charles City cross-roads and Malvern hill its losses being 137 in killed, wounded and missing. It was in the hottest of the fight at Williamsburg, forcing back twice its numbers at the point of the bayonet. "By coolness, precision and energy, recapturing our lost position and artillery, * * * and have won a name in history that the most ambitious might be proud of," read the official report. At Fair Oaks, 500 of the regiment charged ten times their number, "stopping them in mid-career." It was at Harrison's landing until Aug. 15, was under furious fire at the second Bull Run, repulsing several cavalry charges, and was also in the severe engagement at Chantilly. It was in numerous expeditions and reconnaissances until the last of November, and was then transferred to the 1st brigade, Burns' division, 9th corps being held in reserve at Fredericksburg. It moved to Newport News Va., in Feb., 1863, and to Bardstown, Ky., in March. In June, it joined Grant's army in Mississippi and participated in the siege of Vicksburg. It was in the several engagements at Jackson in July, including a skirmish in which it drove the enemy from his rifle-pits and through his reserve. It moved to Milldale, then to Nicholasville, Ky. and on Aug. 30, to Crab Orchard. It then moved to eastern Tennessee and was in the engagements at Blue Springs, Loudon, Lenoir's station and Campbell's station and assisted in the defense of Knoxville. The regiment performed heroic service at Fort Sanders and at Thurley's ford, after which it camped at Blain's cross-roads until the middle of Jan., 1864. There 198 of the regiment reenlisted and after camping at Erie Station until Feb. 4, the veterans were sent home on furlough. Col. Poe, their old commander, wrote of them: "Proud am I that I was ever associated with such heroes. * * * There is something sublimely grand in the steady, quiet courage of those men of our 'Second;' they never yet have failed in time of need, and never will." The regiment rejoined its corps of the Army of the Potomac May 5, and participated in the battle of the Wilderness. At Spottsylvania Court House it recaptured some guns lost by a New York battery and drove back a brigade. It was engaged at Ox ford, North Anna, Totopotomy, Bethesda Church and Cold Harbor and in the first assaults on Petersburg in June, it lost 22 killed, 143 wounded and 6 missing. In the attack following the springing of the mine the regiment lost 6 killed, 14 wounded and 37 missing. It was engaged at the Weldon railroad and Poplar Spring Church, and was then in camp near Peebles, house until Oct
Beautiful silver hilted M1850 non regulation staff and field officers sword identified by a receipt dated 1957 when it given to a Museum. Made by Clauberg of Solingen Ger...moremany, having a beautiful Eagle on the quillion and a stylized Eagle on the embossed guard. The large pommel cap is also exquisite with a matching Eagle as well. The scabbard is equally superb with 100% of the lacquered brown finish and 100% of the gold gilding remaining. The blade has stylized interlocking US with an outstretched Eagle with the text "Always Ready" surrounded with a floral design. The most fascinating thing about this sword is an appraisal dated 1957 documenting the swords history and describing the sword right down to the etching on the blade. The appraisal is from The Detroit Historical Museum and dated 3/1/57 and this sword given to the museum by Mrs. F.L. Knapp 37 Broad St. Hillsdale, Michigan. In fact she gave them two swords, both being owned by Captain Richard W. Ricaby of the 2nd Michigan Infantry. The receipt says "Saber, Civil War, floral engraving on obverse side of blade, "Always Ready" engraved on the obverse side. Hilt and basket of gilded brass. Handle metal. Overall length 39", blade length 33". Scabbard present with chain through first carrying ring (Now Missing). Property of Captain Richard W. Ricaby, 2nd Michigan Infantry, Company A, from Hillsdale Michigan. Fair condition. Value 10.00. Records show that he was a residence Hillsdale MI and was 31 years old when he enlisted on 4/1/1864 as a Captain. On 4/1/1864 he mustered into "A" Co. MI 2nd Infantry He was discharged on 12/14/1864. He was listed as: * Wounded 6/24/1864 Petersburg, VA (Severe wound in left forearm Promotions: * Lt Colonel 12/6/1864 Intra Regimental Company Transfers: * 12/6/1864 from company A to Field & Staff. This regiment was organized at Detroit in April, 1861, and was mustered in on May 25, being the first three years regiment in the state. It left for the front on June 5, and reported at Washington. It was engaged at Blackburn's ford, and covered the retreat from Bull Run three days later. It remained near Alexandria during the fall and winter, with Col. O. M. Poe in command Richardson being made brigadier-general. It was assigned to Berry's brigade, Kearny's division, Heintzelman's corps, for the Peninsular Campaign, was in the siege of Yorktown, and was engaged at Williamsburg, Fair Oaks, Charles City cross-roads and Malvern hill its losses being 137 in killed, wounded and missing. It was in the hottest of the fight at Williamsburg, forcing back twice its numbers at the point of the bayonet. "By coolness, precision and energy, recapturing our lost position and artillery, * * * and have won a name in history that the most ambitious might be proud of," read the official report. At Fair Oaks, 500 of the regiment charged ten times their number, "stopping them in mid-career." It was at Harrison's landing until Aug. 15, was under furious fire at the second Bull Run, repulsing several cavalry charges, and was also in the severe engagement at Chantilly. It was in numerous expeditions and reconnaissances until the last of November, and was then transferred to the 1st brigade, Burns' division, 9th corps being held in reserve at Fredericksburg. It moved to Newport News Va., in Feb., 1863, and to Bardstown, Ky., in March. In June, it joined Grant's army in Mississippi and participated in the siege of Vicksburg. It was in the several engagements at Jackson in July, including a skirmish in which it drove the enemy from his rifle-pits and through his reserve. It moved to Milldale, then to Nicholasville, Ky. and on Aug. 30, to Crab Orchard. It then moved to eastern Tennessee and was in the engagements at Blue Springs, Loudon, Lenoir's station and Campbell's station and assisted in the defense of Knoxville. The regiment performed heroic service at Fort Sanders and at Thurley's ford, after which it camped at Blain's cross-roads until the middle of Jan., 1864. There 198 of the regiment reenlisted and after camping at Erie Station until Feb. 4, the veterans were sent home on furlough. Col. Poe, their old commander, wrote of them: "Proud am I that I was ever associated with such heroes. * * * There is something sublimely grand in the steady, quiet courage of those men of our 'Second;' they never yet have failed in time of need, and never will." The regiment rejoined its corps of the Army of the Potomac May 5, and participated in the battle of the Wilderness. At Spottsylvania Court House it recaptured some guns lost by a New York battery and drove back a brigade. It was engaged at Ox ford, North Anna, Totopotomy, Bethesda Church and Cold Harbor and in the first assaults on Petersburg in June, it lost 22 killed, 143 wounded and 6 missing. In the attack following the springing of the mine the regiment lost 6 killed, 14 wounded and 37 missing. It was engaged at the Weldon railroad and Poplar Spring Church, and was then in camp near Peebles, house until Oct

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CIVIL WAR CONFEDERATE ID'ed OFFICERS SWORD 30th GA

CIVIL WAR CONFEDERATE ID'ed OFFICERS SWORD 30th GA

Lot # 205a (Sale Order: 238 of 854)      

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C. P. Bowen was captain of Company C of the 30th Georgia Infantry. They saw action at Atlanta and Chickamauga and later served at Mobile before surrendering in May 1865. Captain Bowen was born in Jackson County, Georgia, his father being a hero in the War of 1812. This sword was captured from him at the Battle of Nashville. William J. McElroy went into sword making as the winds of war began to blow and operated throughout the Civil War. In addition to the production of all types of swords and sabers, he produced a wide variety of products ranging from bayonets and bowie knives of all types, belts, buckles, spurs, and canteens as well as pikes for the State of Georgia. The company was a prolific and noted producer of military supplies to the Confederate Government, the State of Georgia and private individuals. This beautiful presentation sword was carried by Capt. C. P. Bowen whose name is etched in the presentation panel on the left side of the blade. The etching on both sides of this sword is clear and distinctive. The right side of the blade is etched beginning at the ricasso with a flower over hatching, a panel with the firm name and address in script, "W. J. McElroy/ Macon, Geo.;" and a stand of two flags. On the right is the Confederate First National flag; on the left is the Confederate Battle flag; above that is a diamond pattern with "CS" in old English script. The remainder of this side of the blade to within 11¼" of the tip is etched with laurel vines with leaves. The left side of the blade is etched to within 11½" of the tip; beginning at the ricasso with the flower over hatching; the presentation panel in a diamond shape etched in old English script, "Capt. C. P, Bowen." The blade is 29 5/8" from ricasso to tip, overall the blade along with hilt is 35¼", the sword is tight to the hilt with no washer. The guard has beautiful patina with none of its original gold gilt remaining. The pommel is plain. The polished wood grip with heavy twisted brass wire wrap is in excellent condition. Truly one of the most beautiful and well-preserved Confederate presentation swords in private hands. Comes complete with archive of Capt. Bowen
C. P. Bowen was captain of Company C of the 30th Georgia Infantry. They saw action at Atlanta and Chickamauga and later served at Mobile before surrendering in May 1865. ...moreCaptain Bowen was born in Jackson County, Georgia, his father being a hero in the War of 1812. This sword was captured from him at the Battle of Nashville. William J. McElroy went into sword making as the winds of war began to blow and operated throughout the Civil War. In addition to the production of all types of swords and sabers, he produced a wide variety of products ranging from bayonets and bowie knives of all types, belts, buckles, spurs, and canteens as well as pikes for the State of Georgia. The company was a prolific and noted producer of military supplies to the Confederate Government, the State of Georgia and private individuals. This beautiful presentation sword was carried by Capt. C. P. Bowen whose name is etched in the presentation panel on the left side of the blade. The etching on both sides of this sword is clear and distinctive. The right side of the blade is etched beginning at the ricasso with a flower over hatching, a panel with the firm name and address in script, "W. J. McElroy/ Macon, Geo.;" and a stand of two flags. On the right is the Confederate First National flag; on the left is the Confederate Battle flag; above that is a diamond pattern with "CS" in old English script. The remainder of this side of the blade to within 11¼" of the tip is etched with laurel vines with leaves. The left side of the blade is etched to within 11½" of the tip; beginning at the ricasso with the flower over hatching; the presentation panel in a diamond shape etched in old English script, "Capt. C. P, Bowen." The blade is 29 5/8" from ricasso to tip, overall the blade along with hilt is 35¼", the sword is tight to the hilt with no washer. The guard has beautiful patina with none of its original gold gilt remaining. The pommel is plain. The polished wood grip with heavy twisted brass wire wrap is in excellent condition. Truly one of the most beautiful and well-preserved Confederate presentation swords in private hands. Comes complete with archive of Capt. Bowen

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CIVIL WAR 1864 DATED C. ROBY CAVALRY SWORD

CIVIL WAR 1864 DATED C. ROBY CAVALRY SWORD

Lot # 206 (Sale Order: 239 of 854)      

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A very fine representative saber issued to countless Federal cavalrymen during the American Civil War. Manufactured by Christopher Roby Company of West Chelmsford, Mass., this saber was one of over 48,000 edged weapons produced for the US Ordnance Dept. The 1864 contract issued in July saw 10,000 delivered in that year. The blade length of this sabre measures 35 inches width is 1 3/32 inch with a wide fuller 27 ½” long and a narrow fuller 18 ¼” long. Blade is curved and very crisp, with some very light age spots. Nice smooth light gray patina. A pleasing semi-bright blade. Marked clearly on the obverse ricasso is “U.S. / 1864 / A.G.M.” The reverse ricasso bears the semi-circle address, “C. Roby / W. Chelmsford / Mass.” address. The inspector’s initials “A.G.M.” are unknown at this time. The tight brass hilt retains the original buff leather washer. Black leather grip and double twisted brass wire intact. Very minor wear to grip. Brass pommel cap sub-inspector letter “M” unknown at t his time. Nice yellow, mellow patina to brass hilt. Overall a nice hilt. Nice original steel scabbard light cleaned and retains its original two ring mounts. Minor dings and dents along the scabbard, otherwise a nice example. No inspector marks visible on the drag. It is noted that General George A. Custer carried a Roby Enlistedman’s Model 1860 Cavalry Sabre dated 1864 during his wartime service. A very fine example of a very well manufactured Roby Cavalry Sabre
A very fine representative saber issued to countless Federal cavalrymen during the American Civil War. Manufactured by Christopher Roby Company of West Chelmsford, Mass.,...more this saber was one of over 48,000 edged weapons produced for the US Ordnance Dept. The 1864 contract issued in July saw 10,000 delivered in that year. The blade length of this sabre measures 35 inches width is 1 3/32 inch with a wide fuller 27 ½” long and a narrow fuller 18 ¼” long. Blade is curved and very crisp, with some very light age spots. Nice smooth light gray patina. A pleasing semi-bright blade. Marked clearly on the obverse ricasso is “U.S. / 1864 / A.G.M.” The reverse ricasso bears the semi-circle address, “C. Roby / W. Chelmsford / Mass.” address. The inspector’s initials “A.G.M.” are unknown at this time. The tight brass hilt retains the original buff leather washer. Black leather grip and double twisted brass wire intact. Very minor wear to grip. Brass pommel cap sub-inspector letter “M” unknown at t his time. Nice yellow, mellow patina to brass hilt. Overall a nice hilt. Nice original steel scabbard light cleaned and retains its original two ring mounts. Minor dings and dents along the scabbard, otherwise a nice example. No inspector marks visible on the drag. It is noted that General George A. Custer carried a Roby Enlistedman’s Model 1860 Cavalry Sabre dated 1864 during his wartime service. A very fine example of a very well manufactured Roby Cavalry Sabre

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CIVIL WAR MODEL 1840 NCO SWORD & SCABBARD

CIVIL WAR MODEL 1840 NCO SWORD & SCABBARD

Lot # 206a (Sale Order: 240 of 854)      

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Model 1840 N.C.O. sword manufactured by C. Roby of West Chelmsford, Massachusetts and dated 1863 on the 32" bright single fuller blade. Brush marks are still present above ricasso on each side and leather washer is missing. The obverse ricasso is marked : "U.S./ 1863/ F.S.S." on the right. The maker's markings are stamped on the reverse ricasso. The sword has a regulation brass hilt, with "F.S.S" (Frederick S. Strong) on the right side of the knuckle guard, ball shaped pommel and simulated wire grip. There is some slight bending to the clam shell of the guard. The black leather scabbard has a slightly bent brass throat, and is missing the brass chape. 38" overall. Excellent
Model 1840 N.C.O. sword manufactured by C. Roby of West Chelmsford, Massachusetts and dated 1863 on the 32" bright single fuller blade. Brush marks are still present abov...moree ricasso on each side and leather washer is missing. The obverse ricasso is marked : "U.S./ 1863/ F.S.S." on the right. The maker's markings are stamped on the reverse ricasso. The sword has a regulation brass hilt, with "F.S.S" (Frederick S. Strong) on the right side of the knuckle guard, ball shaped pommel and simulated wire grip. There is some slight bending to the clam shell of the guard. The black leather scabbard has a slightly bent brass throat, and is missing the brass chape. 38" overall. Excellent

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AMES MODEL 1833 DRAGOON SWORD 1837

AMES MODEL 1833 DRAGOON SWORD 1837

Lot # 206b (Sale Order: 241 of 854)      

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Ames Model 1833 Dragoon sword with a 34" rounded quill back blade. The blade has a smooth gray patina and no edge nicks. Marked at ricasso “N. P. AMES / Cutler / Springfield / 1837". The "United States" etching has been removed from the opposite blade flat. The brass hilt has slight play and the leather washer pad is missing. The grip retains original leather wrap and twisted brass wire. No scabbard. 39" overall. Very Good
Ames Model 1833 Dragoon sword with a 34" rounded quill back blade. The blade has a smooth gray patina and no edge nicks. Marked at ricasso “N. P. AMES / Cutler / Springfi...moreeld / 1837". The "United States" etching has been removed from the opposite blade flat. The brass hilt has slight play and the leather washer pad is missing. The grip retains original leather wrap and twisted brass wire. No scabbard. 39" overall. Very Good

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AMES MODEL 1833 DRAGOON SWORD

AMES MODEL 1833 DRAGOON SWORD

Lot # 206c (Sale Order: 242 of 854)      

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Ames Model 1833 Dragoon sword with a 34" rounded quill back blade. The blade is pitted and the only markings visible are "WS" at the ricasso for inspector William Smith 1828-1841. The brass hilt is snug to the blade and the leather washer pad is missing. The quillon is also marked "WS" for inspector william Smith. The grip retains the original leather wrap and twisted brass wire. No scabbard, 39" overall, Good
Ames Model 1833 Dragoon sword with a 34" rounded quill back blade. The blade is pitted and the only markings visible are "WS" at the ricasso for inspector William Smith 1...more828-1841. The brass hilt is snug to the blade and the leather washer pad is missing. The quillon is also marked "WS" for inspector william Smith. The grip retains the original leather wrap and twisted brass wire. No scabbard, 39" overall, Good

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MODEL 1850 KLINGENTHAL FOOT OFFICER'S SWORD

MODEL 1850 KLINGENTHAL FOOT OFFICER'S SWORD

Lot # 206d (Sale Order: 243 of 854)      

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French Model 1850 foot Officer's Sword with Klingenthal Coulaux & Cie Arsenal mark on the spine. The bright blade is 30" long and 1 3/16" wide. It has an unstopped fuller. The ornate brass hilt is tight, and the grip is horn with twisted brass wire. Missing the leather throat pad. . No scabbard. 36" overall. Very Good-excellent
French Model 1850 foot Officer's Sword with Klingenthal Coulaux & Cie Arsenal mark on the spine. The bright blade is 30" long and 1 3/16" wide. It has an unstopped fuller...more. The ornate brass hilt is tight, and the grip is horn with twisted brass wire. Missing the leather throat pad. . No scabbard. 36" overall. Very Good-excellent

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MODEL 1850 KLINGENTHAL FOOT OFFICER'S SWORD

MODEL 1850 KLINGENTHAL FOOT OFFICER'S SWORD

Lot # 206e (Sale Order: 244 of 854)      

Low Estimate: 400High Estimate: 600
French Model 1850 foot Officer's Sword with partial Klingenthal Coulaux & Cie Arsenal mark on the spine. The bright blade is 30 1/2" long and 1 1/8" wide. It has an unstopped fuller. The right side of ricasso is stamped with "C" and "G". Similar marks are found on the right side of the scabbard drag. The ornate brass hilt has play, and the grip is horn with twisted brass wire. The iron scabbard has been cleaned. 36 3/4" overall. Excellent
French Model 1850 foot Officer's Sword with partial Klingenthal Coulaux & Cie Arsenal mark on the spine. The bright blade is 30 1/2" long and 1 1/8" wide. It has an unsto...morepped fuller. The right side of ricasso is stamped with "C" and "G". Similar marks are found on the right side of the scabbard drag. The ornate brass hilt has play, and the grip is horn with twisted brass wire. The iron scabbard has been cleaned. 36 3/4" overall. Excellent

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EARLY 1800's EAGLE HEADED SWORD

EARLY 1800's EAGLE HEADED SWORD

Lot # 207 (Sale Order: 245 of 854)      

Low Estimate: 800High Estimate: 1,000
This early 19th c. American officer's sword features a hilt with the distinct style of the eagle head pommel. Blade is 32", engraved for half its length on either side with military and floral motifs including the US Eagle with E Pluribus Unum within a tally in it's beak, strands of arms, etc. Blade has a nice uniform patina, no active rust or significant pitting. Blade is straight and true and on the spine it is marked Sold by C & JD Wolfe. The grip has chipped at the top, a frequently seen occurrence in period hilts. Eagle head is unique and nicely hand-chased.
This early 19th c. American officer's sword features a hilt with the distinct style of the eagle head pommel. Blade is 32", engraved for half its length on either side wi...moreth military and floral motifs including the US Eagle with E Pluribus Unum within a tally in it's beak, strands of arms, etc. Blade has a nice uniform patina, no active rust or significant pitting. Blade is straight and true and on the spine it is marked Sold by C & JD Wolfe. The grip has chipped at the top, a frequently seen occurrence in period hilts. Eagle head is unique and nicely hand-chased.

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1940's EAGLE HEADED IVORY HANDLED SWORD

1940's EAGLE HEADED IVORY HANDLED SWORD

Lot # 208 (Sale Order: 246 of 854)      

Low Estimate: 400High Estimate: 600
This 19th c. American officer's sword features a hilt with an eagle head pommel. Blade is 32", engraved for a third of its length on either side with military and floral motifs. Blade has a nice uniform patina, no active rust or significant pitting. Blade is straight and true. Ivory grip is in excellent condition
This 19th c. American officer's sword features a hilt with an eagle head pommel. Blade is 32", engraved for a third of its length on either side with military and floral ...moremotifs. Blade has a nice uniform patina, no active rust or significant pitting. Blade is straight and true. Ivory grip is in excellent condition

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BRITISH 5 BALL INFANTRY OFFICER'S SWORD SPADROON

BRITISH 5 BALL INFANTRY OFFICER'S SWORD SPADROON

Lot # 209 (Sale Order: 247 of 854)      

Low Estimate: 600High Estimate: 800
1780s-1800 Introduced in the 1780s this was considered the first attempt at a uniform pattern sword for the British Infantry. Called the 5-ball Spadroon because of the 5 ball decoration on the hilt, this pattern proved quite popular and even the French and American army officers adopted it as their own. The French nicknamed it the "epee anglaise" (English sword) and put it into action during the French Revolutionary Wars prior to Napoleon crowning himself emperor. British officers used a number of variations of the pattern including the one offered here. Blade measures 30 inches in length. Ivory handle is in excellent condition
1780s-1800 Introduced in the 1780s this was considered the first attempt at a uniform pattern sword for the British Infantry. Called the 5-ball Spadroon because of the 5 ...moreball decoration on the hilt, this pattern proved quite popular and even the French and American army officers adopted it as their own. The French nicknamed it the "epee anglaise" (English sword) and put it into action during the French Revolutionary Wars prior to Napoleon crowning himself emperor. British officers used a number of variations of the pattern including the one offered here. Blade measures 30 inches in length. Ivory handle is in excellent condition

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C1840's MILITIA NCO / JUNIOR OFFICER'S SWORD AMES

C1840's MILITIA NCO / JUNIOR OFFICER'S SWORD AMES

Lot # 210 (Sale Order: 248 of 854)      

Low Estimate: 1,000High Estimate: 1,500
Ames militia Junior Officers or NCO sword and scabbard c 1840 . Brass mounted pistol grip pommel with a P shaped knuckle bow with a 1 piece Ivory grip. Blade measures 27 1/2 inches and is double engraved with standard military motifs with an American Eagle with E Pluribus Unum in it's tally. At he hilt the blade is marked N.P. Ames Cutler Springfield. Black leather scabbard with matching patina brass mounts. Excellent
Ames militia Junior Officers or NCO sword and scabbard c 1840 . Brass mounted pistol grip pommel with a P shaped knuckle bow with a 1 piece Ivory grip. Blade measures 27 ...more1/2 inches and is double engraved with standard military motifs with an American Eagle with E Pluribus Unum in it's tally. At he hilt the blade is marked N.P. Ames Cutler Springfield. Black leather scabbard with matching patina brass mounts. Excellent

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CIVIL WAR ARCHIVE FROM GAR POST ID'ed RELICS

CIVIL WAR ARCHIVE FROM GAR POST ID'ed RELICS

Lot # 210a (Sale Order: 249 of 854)      

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Exceptional Civil War archive belonging to Giddings GAR Post #7 of Jefferson Ohio. The period tags to the outside of the box describing the contents of the box. Inside the box is a copy of "A History Of The Civil War" By Benson J. Lossing LLD and illustrated by Mathew Brady. Second item is a receipt book for Post #7 for the year 1928. Third is another receipt book most filled out by the Post Commander and dated 1924. Forth is a Checkbook dated 1920 21 for the #7 GAR Post. Fifth is a bank ledger for the Post. Now to the meat and potato's of the grouping. Sixth item is a box of Civil War period Caps for the M1860 musket. The tin is like new with several caps inside the tin along with a worm for the ramrod of the musket. Seventh item is an excellent condition Civil War cap box. On the inside of the lid is a 1920s period tag the reads "Handle With Care" along with EXPLOSIVE. On the inner flap is a tag that reads "A Civil War Union Soldier's cap box containing musket caps and a wormer which was attached to the musket ramrod to withdraw the load from a musket. There is also a Minié ball inside the cap box. Also in the grouping is a beautiful condition M1857 Cartridge Box. The leather is still very supple with a brass US box plate to the front. On the inside flap is a 1920's tag the reads "HANDLE WITH CARE" along with EXPOLSIVE. Underneath that tag is another that reads "A Union Soldiers Cartridge Box containing (1) Cartridge. Finally a tagged cartridge from the Span Am War . What I unique opportunity to own a true archive from a local GAR Post that's been together for decades. Excellent Plus!
Exceptional Civil War archive belonging to Giddings GAR Post #7 of Jefferson Ohio. The period tags to the outside of the box describing the contents of the box. Inside th...moree box is a copy of "A History Of The Civil War" By Benson J. Lossing LLD and illustrated by Mathew Brady. Second item is a receipt book for Post #7 for the year 1928. Third is another receipt book most filled out by the Post Commander and dated 1924. Forth is a Checkbook dated 1920 21 for the #7 GAR Post. Fifth is a bank ledger for the Post. Now to the meat and potato's of the grouping. Sixth item is a box of Civil War period Caps for the M1860 musket. The tin is like new with several caps inside the tin along with a worm for the ramrod of the musket. Seventh item is an excellent condition Civil War cap box. On the inside of the lid is a 1920s period tag the reads "Handle With Care" along with EXPLOSIVE. On the inner flap is a tag that reads "A Civil War Union Soldier's cap box containing musket caps and a wormer which was attached to the musket ramrod to withdraw the load from a musket. There is also a Minié ball inside the cap box. Also in the grouping is a beautiful condition M1857 Cartridge Box. The leather is still very supple with a brass US box plate to the front. On the inside flap is a 1920's tag the reads "HANDLE WITH CARE" along with EXPOLSIVE. Underneath that tag is another that reads "A Union Soldiers Cartridge Box containing (1) Cartridge. Finally a tagged cartridge from the Span Am War . What I unique opportunity to own a true archive from a local GAR Post that's been together for decades. Excellent Plus!

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CONFEDERATE CSA GENERAL SERVICE BUTTON

CONFEDERATE CSA GENERAL SERVICE BUTTON

Lot # 211 (Sale Order: 250 of 854)      

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Nice non-dug example of a two-piece CSA army general service button with stand up shank. Coat size 7/8". Superior Quality back mark. Excellent

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