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THBCivil War Foot Officer's Sword Presented to Medal of Honor Winner Lieutenant George M. Lovering, Massachusetts 4th Infantry a
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LiveFeb 21, 2017 - Feb 22, 2017
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- Lot Description
US M-1850 Foot Officer's Sword by Ames. 30.5 in. spear point, singled edged blade with 19 in. stopped fuller. Blade etched with panoplies of arms, foliate scrolls and splays, US on the reverse and E Pluribus Unum in a ribbon on the obverse. Obverse ricasso retains traces of Ames etched address. Gold gilt brass hilt and basket with shagreen wrap twisted wire wrap. Top of pommel cap engraved G.M.L. Browned metal scabbard with brass mounts. Reverse of upper mount marked in three lines, AMES MFG. CO / CHICOPEE / MASS. Obverse of top mount engraved with the following presentation: Presented to Lt. Geo. M. Lovering / by his friends / East Randolph, Mass. / 1863.
George Lovering was a 32-year-old bootmaker from East Randolph, MA. Lovering initially enlisted in the 90-day 4th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry and was mustered into Co. D as the 1st sergeant on April 22, 1861, mustering out on July 22 of that same year. He then enlisted in the 3rd Massachusetts Cavalry on December 27, 1861. He was discharged from the 3rd MA for disability on June 15, 1862 in New Orleans. On September 23 he mustered into Co. I of the newly reconstituted 9-month 4th MA Infantry. During his second enlistment with the 4th MA Infantry the regiment was engaged at the Siege of Port Hudson. During this battle George M. Lovering would receive the Congressional Medal of Honor for action taken on June 14, 1863. The citation reads in part: "During a momentary confusion in the ranks caused by other troops rushing upon the regiment, this soldier, with coolness and determination, rendered efficient aid in preventing a panic among the troops." Lovering received the C.M.H. while he was still serving as 1st Sergeant of Co. I, and was subsequently mustered out with the rest of the regiment at the end of their 9-month service on August 28, 1863. On October 19, 1863 Lovering took the opportunity to become commissioned as an officer in the newly formed 75th US Colored Troops, becoming a 1st Lieutenant n Co. F of that regiment. On December 28, 1863 Lovering resigned his commission and left military service. After the war Lovering was a member of GAR Post #10 (George H. Ward) in Worcester, MA. Lovering died on April 2, 1919 at the age of 87.
Provenance: N. Flayderman and Co., Inc.About very good overall. Blade retains traces of original polish with a duller pewter patina and most of the original etched panels which retain much of their original frosting. All etching remains crisp and legible, with the exception of the Ames mark, which is barely visible. Some oxidation and staining on the blade, more so at the ricasso, where there is some minor surface rust. The hilt retains much of its original gold gilt and the majority of the wrap and wire remain on the hilt. The original leather throat washer is in place at the junction between the guard and blade. The browned scabbard retains thinning original finish and shows scattered surface oxidation and minor areas of light corrosion. The brass mounts remain fine. Presentation engraving remains very crisp and clear with good age. Overall a fantastic opportunity to obtain a foot officer's sword presented to a Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor winner.Condition
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