Ames Staff & Field Presentation Sword

Description: SWORD, LT THOMAS J. BUSH, 24TH KENTUCKY INFANTRY. Ames model 1850 staff and field officer sword, steel scabbard brass mounts, sharkskin grip, pierced floral decorated hilt with large “US”. Scabbard mount inscribed: “LIEUT T. J. BUSH / Aid to Genl Buel[l] / from his cousins / Charlotte & Edmund / Pendleton / Jan. 1862”. Thomas Bush (1840-1920) entered service with the 24th Kentucky in Louisville KY. He was Don Carlos Buell’s Aide de Camp at Shiloh and Corinth, appointed captain September 2nd 1863, resigned commission late 1864 due to health CONDITION: very good overall, blade is gray with all patriotic etching somewhat discernable, scabbard mounts have traces of gold wash in protected areas, sharkskin is 75% intact, twisted wire wrap just complete.

Price: 4000 USD

Location: Danville, California

End Time: 2024-11-21T20:23:01.000Z

Shipping Cost: N/A USD