Confederate Sword Hanger
This excavated Confederate sword hanger is in excellent condition and was recovered in the area of Cumberland Church area, Cumberland County, VA. It is constructed of cast brass which now has a very pleasing brown patina. It measures approximately 2-7/8 inches in overall length. These devices hung from the leather sword belt. It has no cracks, breaks, bends or repairs.
Similar examples of sword hangers, both CS and US, can be found in the following Civil War relic reference books:
- "Civil War Artifacts: A Guide for the Historian" by Howard R. Crouch on page 207, #5.
- "Excavated Artifacts from Battlefields and Campsites of The Civil War 1861 - 1865 Supplement One" by Stanley S. Phillips, page 131, item 9.
- "Excavated Artifacts from Battlefields and Campsites of the Civil War 1861-1865" by Stanley S. Phillips on page 183.
See above pages in the additional images.
This sword hanger was acquired directly from the digger and will be an excellent addition to any excavated Civil War campsite, battlefield, or general relic collection.
- Product Code:
- PC9249
- Price:
- $75.00
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