A super and rare U.S. Marine Corps Eagle Drum The 34 stars on the field around the eagle would date the drum between 1861 and 1863. There are a few inscriptions of names on the bottom head but I have no idea if they are related to the original owner. They are early period writing. I have never even attempted to research them. Marine artifacts Read More »

This Cavalry officer has a massive and detailed pommel totally decorated. A ribbed silver grip with dragoon wire and flanking strands. Every other rib on the grip is decorated with detailed designs. The guard is engraved on the knuckle bow: From Co, D. 10th Mich.Cavalry to Lieut. A.L. Soule Nov. 26th 1863. The inside of the gu Read More »

M1840 Cavalry Officer Saber made by PDL for Tiffany of New York. Higher grade blade than normally seen as the etch is completed in gold wash. Standard Solingen guard with crisp casting on the inner and outer branches, quillon, and pommel cap. Sharkskin grip with double twisted wire and flanking wires. Blade is marked on reverse with "warranted to cut wrought iron Read More »

This Cavalry Officer saber has a very intriguing guard design with an eagle and 7 stars above. A good argument for a Confederate import could be based on the original 7 Confederate States. Either way it is a very impressive guard design based on the French model. The grip is leather with twisted wire wrap. The blade is French made with Read More »