Broken Sword Needs ID

[mojjax]

I was wondering how old this sword is . The scabbard is in 2 pieces - the rest of the blade is stuck in the bottom part .

 

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[daroofa]

It looks identical to one carried by Union General Philip St. George Cooke.

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[huntsman53]

It looks identical to one carried by Union General Philip St. George Cooke.

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I agree and it is probably a Union Officer's Sword!


Frank

 

[mojjax]

It looks identical to one carried by Union General Philip St. George Cooke.

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Thanks daroofa - Interesting Stuff !