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Lot 218
[CIVIL WAR] Confederate Navy "CSN" Gladius-Style Cutlass
Estimate: $1,500 - $3,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $300 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
Confederate States Navy cutlass. N.p., n.d. Blade 18 5/8 in. Overall 24 1/2 in. long.
This enigmatic edged weapon, with the exception of its m1841 naval cutlass-style pommel, is almost identical to the m1832 artillery short sword, itself inspired by the French m1816 which in turn drew inspiration from the Roman gladius. The letters "CSN" and a fouled anchor to the reverse decorate the guard. An example with a similar hilt appears in Confederate Arms, alongside the caption "The mould for the guard of this sword is in the Chicago Historical Society" (Albaugh & Simmons, 120).
Resources:
Albaugh, William A, and Simmons, Edward N. Confederate Arms. New York: Bonanza Books, 1957.
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[Civil War, Union, Confederate] [Swords, Knives, Bowie Knives, Knife, Blades] [Navy, Naval History]
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