Description
Very clean and honest example of the sword issued to all musicians during the Civil War. The Ames Manufacturing Company, Chicopee, Massachusetts markings are deeply struck and crystal clear, as are the US inspector stamps and date of 1862 at the ricasso.
This sword retains the full length leather, brass mounted scabbard which is in near perfect condition overall. The sword was found in an estate in Massachusetts along with a brass body drum, both of which were believed to belong to Corp. Nehemiah Davis who served in the 18th Massachusetts, Company D, from 1861 until 1865.
Davis’ obituary of November 13, 1922 stated that he had served at Yorktown, 2nd Manassas, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Rappahannock Station and the Wilderness. He also served for a time with the 32nd Massachusetts Infantry, losing his right forefinger at Hatchers Run.
The drum is currently listed as well and there is a photograph of him which is currently being acquired. Only the sword is included in this particular listing.
