2nd.VIRGINIA REGT. BATTLE DAMAGED SIDE KNIFE,SOUTH MOUNTAIN MD. BATTLEFIELD,1862

Description

2
nd
. VIRGINIA REGIMENT BATTLE DAMAGED D GUARD KNIFE, MADE FROM A BRITISH 1796 OFFICER'S SWORD, FOUND ON SOUTH MOUNTAIN,FROM1862
This Confederate 2
nd
. Virginia Infantry Regiment battle damaged D guard knife was made from a broken British 1796 officer's sword & was found where the 2
nd
Virginia Infantry Regiment fought against the 2
nd
& 4
th
. Vermont Infantry Regiments on the old South Mountain battlefield.
This is a one of a kind knife as it was made from a British 1796 broken sword. into a D guard knife!
It was battle damaged & is 19 7/8” long with the tip broken off along with the guard arm that was broken off at the bottom of the twin shell guard & the rounded pommel cap.                                                                                                                                                                                                            It was a very unique home made D guard knife from the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia!.                                                                                                    It is in good as found condition with light to light/medium pits & has a dark brown patina on the blade with the brass guard, grip & pommel cap having a dark bronze patina.                                                                                                                                                                                                            It was bought at an estate sale in Burkittsville, Maryland several years ago & comes with a certificate of authenticity with historical research on the battle.
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