Pattern 1850 Naval Officer's sword. 28.5 in. blade, with fuller and USN etched in panels as well as naval motifs. Chased brass pommel with eagle and stars in the top of the pommel. Single guard branching out with oak leafs, USN marked. Leather scabbard with brass fittings engraved with naval motifs and bands with rope design leading to the carrion rings. Top brass band of scabbard engraved Jas. A. Hamilton / U.S.N. Born in Bangor, ME, James A. Hamilton (1833-1912) was appointed Acting Ensign at Foxcraft, ME on December 27, 1862, and was assigned to the steam gunboat USS Eutaw, which was a paddle-wheel vessel equipped with ten guns that was assigned to the North Atlantic Squadron. While on the Eutaw, Hamilton was promoted to Master on July 11, 1864. From October 1864-January 1865, Hamilton would also serve aboard the USS Malvern, a twelve-gun paddle-wheel vessel that was Admiral David Porter's flagship, which participated in the campaign leading to the capture of Fort Fisher and was also utilized for conferences between President Lincoln and General Grant. In addition, he served on the USS Conemaugh from December 1865-February 1866. This ten-gun paddle-wheel vessel participated in the West Gulf Blockading Squadron and captured the blockade runner Judson on April 30, 1864. The Conemaugh was also assigned to Admiral D.G. Farragut's fleet, landing troops at Dauphin Island on August 3, 1864, and later participating in the Battle at Mobile Bay. Following the Civil War, Hamilton was honorably discharged from the US Navy on March 1, 1866. Provenance: The Paul DeHaan Collection of Items Related to Admiral D.G. Farragut and the USS Hartford Condition: Blade has nice crisp panels with some very minute pitting and light staining toward the point of sword. Brass with nice, untouched patina. Leather scabbard is excellent. Overall, sword is in excellent condition.
Pattern 1850 Naval Officer's sword. 28.5 in. blade, with fuller and USN etched in panels as well as naval motifs. Chased brass pommel with eagle and stars in the top of the pommel. Single guard branching out with oak leafs, USN marked. Leather scabbard with brass fittings engraved with naval motifs and bands with rope design leading to the carrion rings. Top brass band of scabbard engraved Jas. A. Hamilton / U.S.N. Born in Bangor, ME, James A. Hamilton (1833-1912) was appointed Acting Ensign at Foxcraft, ME on December 27, 1862, and was assigned to the steam gunboat USS Eutaw, which was a paddle-wheel vessel equipped with ten guns that was assigned to the North Atlantic Squadron. While on the Eutaw, Hamilton was promoted to Master on July 11, 1864. From October 1864-January 1865, Hamilton would also serve aboard the USS Malvern, a twelve-gun paddle-wheel vessel that was Admiral David Porter's flagship, which participated in the campaign leading to the capture of Fort Fisher and was also utilized for conferences between President Lincoln and General Grant. In addition, he served on the USS Conemaugh from December 1865-February 1866. This ten-gun paddle-wheel vessel participated in the West Gulf Blockading Squadron and captured the blockade runner Judson on April 30, 1864. The Conemaugh was also assigned to Admiral D.G. Farragut's fleet, landing troops at Dauphin Island on August 3, 1864, and later participating in the Battle at Mobile Bay. Following the Civil War, Hamilton was honorably discharged from the US Navy on March 1, 1866. Provenance: The Paul DeHaan Collection of Items Related to Admiral D.G. Farragut and the USS Hartford Condition: Blade has nice crisp panels with some very minute pitting and light staining toward the point of sword. Brass with nice, untouched patina. Leather scabbard is excellent. Overall, sword is in excellent condition.
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