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I am trying to identify which model sword this is. It is more ornate in the guard than those from the civil war.
So, help please.
Also, I am considering buying this for my collection so a value would be nice.
Jim
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full look. The scabbard is metal and appears to have been originally black
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The blade is double etched with US on one side and E Pluribus on the other. The rest of the etch is your normal foliage and flags, cannons.
It is marked P.D.L. in a single oval circle.
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Come on guys, someone has to have at least an opinion on what this is.
I am told pdl in a circle was also an inspectors mark of Civil War Swords.
Can anyone verify this?
Jim
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Makers mark for P D Luneschloss Solingen perhaps?
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Checked in Warmans Civil War Collectibles by John Graf you have a Model 1850 Officer Field and Staff sword they were made by PD Luneschloss as previously suggested.Book is dated 2003 and prices quote range from $1500 for good example up to $10000 or so for known generals swords with documentation
hope that helps Cheers Tony
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Found a description of another one which confirms PDL in oval is P D Luneschloss does your scabbard have brass throat,ring mounts, and drag looks like it does but photo not clear?
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The scabbard mouth (and scabbard) appear to be steal. There are two rings, I am not sure about the drag.
But I surely thank you for the information. That explains the ornate hand guard.
Unfortunately it also puts it out of my range.
I always appreciate the feedback.
Jim
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