M1832/34 General H. C. Wayne, State of Georgia - Preview

Silvered sword of Gen. Henry Constantine Wayne - State of Georgia. Mexican War Officer, Confederate General in charge of the Camels of Jefferson Davis.

Manufactured: Springfield, Mass  Maker: N.P. Ames  Year: 1860s  Model: Model 1832 /34 
Size: 31.6 inch double edged blade  Condition:  

A super fine General Officer sword once belonging to General H. Constantine Wayne. Fully covered in silver with an engraved scabbard and the special etching including the State Seal of Georgia etched on the blade along with a dragoon officer bust and a standing view of Tecumseh with bow and spear. The Ames address reads: N.P.Ames / Cutler / Springfield. The provenience is directly from the purchase through the family of General Wayne. This sword is fully pictured and described in J. Thillmann's CIVIL WAR ARMY SWORDS pg 71& 72.

Figure 01.01.30.1: Silver plated hilt with sheet silver grip. Silver plating was a distinctive feature often used by Georgia and South Carolina units.

Figure 01.01.30.2: Blade etch - N.P.Ames / Cutler / Springfield

Figure 01.01.30.3: American Eagle etch with Liberty in the ribbon

Figure 01.01.30.4: Georgia State seal blade etch

Figure 01.01.30.5: Silvered boat shaped guard

Figure 01.01.30.6: Overview

Figure 01.01.30.7: Indian - Tecumseh with spear and bow

Figure 01.01.30.8: Etching detail: Lady Liberty of a Dragoon Officer bust

Figure 01.01.30.9: Wonderful silvered scabbard with hand engravingscabbard engraving

Figure 01.01.30.10:  Drag of silvered scabbard