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Fleischer's Auctions is pleased to present Day 2 of our 2025 Spring Premier Auction featuring early American artifacts and militaria from the Revolutionary War to World War 2, especially fine items from the American Civil War.
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Lot 449

[CIVIL WAR] M1860 Officer Sword by Harding, ca 1900

Estimate: $250 - $500
Current Bid
$100

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M1860 officer's sword. Boston, Massachusetts: George F. Harding, ca 1900. Ricasso etched "Geo. F. / Harding / Boston. Mass." Blade 30 1/4 in. Overall 36 1/2 in. 

 

An example of an m1860 officer's sword manufactured by George F. Harding who founded the Harding Uniform & Regalia Co. of Boston circa 1900. This style of sword was popular with fraternal organizations as well as the Grand Army of the Republic.

 

The sword has an un-etched blade with an etched mark to the ricasso. The case brass handle and guard have a pleasant, aged look. The kidney-shaped counter guard is cast with an Eagle & Banners motif.  The scabbard has brass mounts. 

 

Note: This lot cannot be packaged and shipped in-house. Successful bidders winning items marked as being packaged and shipped by a third-party service are responsible for paying the third party directly. We are happy to offer complimentary drop-off service to local third-party packing/shipping companies in Columbus, Ohio.

 

[Civil War, Union, Confederate] [Swords, Knives, Bowie Knives, Knife, Blades]

Scabbard scattered surface pitting. 

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