February 24-26th 2017 Premier Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 2/24/2017
This lot was consigned by the grandson of Harry H. Shank and includes his framed original discharge certificate from the Spanish-American War. The document states that he was a private of the Governor's Troop of the Cavalry Regiment of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, that he served two years and mustered out. There is photocopy included showing him with his regiment in front of the Harrisburg National Bank. Included is his sword, an 1860 cavalry saber, the blade stamped "U.S. / G.W.C. / 1865" on one side, and "MANSFIELD / & / LAMB / FORESTDALE, R.I." on the other. The blade is polished bright and has a large single fuller. Brass hilt with two branches and brown leather wrapped grip with roped brass wire. Complete with period brown leather hanger and steel scabbard. This sword is in excellent condition, better than most examples. The curved blade retains about 98% or better of its original polish with only a few dark speckles. Brass hilt is unpolished and shows almost no use. Leather grip is excellent with a few areas flaked off and some crazing. Scabbard excellent with no dents and retaining spotted brown patina. Overall the sword shows almost no use. Also included is a canvas wrapped Spanish-American War canteen with the original leather hanger in nearly mint condition. The front is stamped with a large "U.S. 44". The back is stamped with a large "44" and his initials at the time of issue "H.H.S.". Canvas cover has excellent markings but scattered areas of dark staining. Spout is marked "J.C. JOHNSON" and contains the original cork and chain. It is clear that these items were well-cared for.