Original U.S. Civil War 3rd Ohio Cavalry Captain John W. Marvin’s Named Saber Belt, 1860 Cavalry Saber, Cased Tintype Photograph, Utensils, GAR Medals & Ribbons, & Unit History with Research Paperwork - Outstanding
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Original Items. One-of-a-Kind Group. This is the tremendous named and identified M-1851 Saber Belt & M1860 Cavalry Saber grouping of Captain John W. Marvin, Commander of Company M, 3rd Ohio Cavalry Regiment. He led his company through the Siege of Corinth. The group also contains a cased tintype photograph of Marvin, some utensils, a small musical instrument, his GAR medals and ribbons, and a unit history of the 3rd Ohio Cavalry with a great deal of printed research paperwork. Some of these printed documents revealed that Marvin was dismissed from his position for “being drunk on duty and assaulting various citizens and officers; to include striking Captain John Davis of Minnesota.., between the eyes with a pair of brass knuckles, and over the head with a pair of handcuffs.” He was officially dishonorably dismissed from the service on January 21st, 1863.
The group consists of:
- M1851 U.S. Army Mounted Service Cavalry belt with saber chape and hanger. What is outstanding about the belt is that it is stamped on one end J.W. MARVIN / M denoting his name and company. The belt has very heavy crazing and cracking, but is still solid overall. The keeper is retained and the buckle has a lovely applied silver wreath.
- M1860 Light Cavalry Saber by Mansfield and Lamb with Scabbard. This is a great service-carried 1862-dated example by Mansfield & Lamb with great ricasso markings. The sword blade is darkened and the leather grip is now missing the majority of its wire. The blade is great without any edge nicking or heavy oxidation. The scabbard is missing much of the finish but retains both hanging rings. This could absolutely be displayed with the belt if you are very careful about how you do it! A great well-worn example that shows true combat use!
- Cased Ninth Plate Tintype photograph of Captain Marvin with a long beard and what appears to be a Slouch hat, but it is difficult to say. He is wearing an M1851 Saber belt just like this one! The case is in outstanding condition with working hinges and closure.
- Many of Marvin’s GAR medals and ribbons from later in life, with three buttons from his GAR uniform. There is a Pittsburgh GAR medal and two Ohio GAR ribbons. There is also a small lead “coin” with an American shield on it, interesting.
- Lovely Civil War fork with wooden handle and knife with bone handle, both with the same ornamentation. Heavy oxidation but a great set that belonged to Marvin.
- Jaw Harp instrument with good wear, certainly period.
- Civil War wallet, good shape but empty.
- History of the Third Ohio Cavalry Book by Thomas Crofts, 296 pages. Marvin is listed in the roster as Captain of Company M.
- Folder of printed research documents on Marvin. These were obtained from the National Archives, so there are many more documents than you’d normally be able to find online. One document reads “You will immediately have placed under arrest and in confinement Capt. Marvin, 3d Ohio Cavalry - Comdg Provost Guards, on charges of being drunk on duty and assaulting various citizens and officers; to include striking Captain John Davis of Minnesota.., between the eyes with a pair of brass knuckles, and over the head with a pair of handcuffs.” He was officially dishonorably dismissed from the service on January 21st, 1863.
John W. Marvin was born on April 5th, 1827 in Leroy, New York. He moved to Ohio at a young age and settled in Galion, Ohio. He married Sarah R. Hammon, and had five children, to include Charley, Edward, Florence, Gertrude, and Orrell. He first joined the Army on September 8th, 1861 and was Captain of Company M, 3rd Ohio Cavalry Regiment. He led his company through the Siege of Corinth. Through some of the research paperwork we found that he was officially dishonorably dismissed from the service on January 21st, 1863 for “absence without leave, breaking his arrest, and drunkenness.”
This is an outstanding identified Civil War officer’s group with a very interesting twist in the research! Comes ready for display.
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