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ARTIFACT:
This is a Model 1860 United States Army Field and Staff sword in a scarce configuration, as worn by OUAM (The Order of United American Mechanics) members. The OUAM was organized during Philadelphia anti-immigrant rioting in 1844-1845. One side of the blade is named to the original owner of the sword, J. E. Saunders of the OUAM. The other side bears a Masonic symbol, and eagle, and the words LOYAL LEGION. The reference to Loyal Legion, or Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States (MOLLUS) means the sword may have a Civil War connection to the group. The MOLLUS organization formed in 1865 after the assassination of President Lincoln to pledge renewed loyalty to the Union and thwart any attempts to overthrow the Federal government. The white painted handle is correct, and the blade is maker marked M.C. Lilley & Company of Columbus, Ohio.
VINTAGE:
Circa 1880s-1890s.
SIZE:
Sword: approximately 34" in length and 5" in width; scabbard: approximately 29-1/4" in length and 1-1/2" in width; blade only: approximately 28" in length and 3/4" in width.
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Steel, gilt brass, painted wooden handle.
ATTACHMENT:
Rings on scabbard.
MARKINGS:
Badger maker mark MADE IN U.S.A. on one side of blade; THE M.C. LILLEY & CO. COLUMBUS, OHIO.
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a United States Army collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay KEZAR MDJX12 LCEJX1/13 SeVDEJX9/16
CONDITION:
7+ (Very Fine+): The blade shows very little wear, and the handle is moderately worn, button is missing (typical of older swords); scabbard has some areas of wear.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
