{"product_id":"original-u-s-civil-war-high-grade-clauberg-presentation-saber-engraved-to-lieut-isaac-andrew-nesbit-cooper-s-battery-battery-b-1st-pennsylvania-light-artillery-with-scabbard-sword-knot-commanded-battery-at-gettysburg","title":"Original U.S. Civil War High-Grade Clauberg Presentation Saber Engraved to Lieut. Isaac Andrew Nesbit, “Cooper’s Battery” Battery B, 1st Pennsylvania Light Artillery with Scabbard \u0026 Sword Knot - Commanded Battery at Gettysburg","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item. One-of-a-Kind. This exemplary presentation saber was presented on April 26th, 1864 to Lieutenant Isaac Andrew Nesbit, Battery B, 1st Pennsylvania Light Artillery, who commanded the battery at the Battle of Gettysburg. \u003cstrong\u003eBattery B is recognized as the unit that sustained the highest number of battle-related deaths of all federal light artillery batteries.\u003c\/strong\u003e This outstanding saber bears a plated blade manufactured by Wilhelm Clauberg AG, Waffen- \u0026amp; Stahlwarenfabrik in Solingen, Germany, with great etching to both sides. The hilt is gilded brass while the handle is sterling silver, unlike any type we have encountered before, being fluted with smooth columns separated by crescents and circles extending from beneath the leaf decorated pommel cap into the counter guard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 35” blade is plated with some loss and oxidation spotting peeking through. One side is etched with a panel of floral motifs and US in the center. The other side bears a panel with an exquisite and meticulous federal eagle with \"\u003cstrong\u003eE PLURIBUS \/ UNUM\u003c\/strong\u003e\" on a scroll in its beak. The spine of the blade is etched with\u003cstrong\u003e IRON PROOF\u003c\/strong\u003e. The ricasso of the US side is stamped with\u003cstrong\u003e W. Clauberg \/ SOLINGEN\u003c\/strong\u003e around a logo of a man standing. This indicates that the sword was made in the legendary \"City of Blades\" in the mountains of Western Germany. \u003cstrong\u003eWilhelm Clauberg AG, Waffen- \u0026amp; Stahlwarenfabrik\u003c\/strong\u003e was founded in 1810, and exported large numbers of blades to England and the U.S.A. By 1887 however they had ceased weapon production, and were mainly making razors and steelware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are some areas oxidation blemishing on both sides of the blade toward the point, with some areas of pitting within 6-8 inches from the point. The blade is still tight to the hilt thanks to the floral-cut leather blade buffer, that is now rather worn with some verdigris staining from the brass throat of the scabbard. The gilded brass hilt has great retention of the gilt, with hand engraved branch guards using leaf and beaded designs incorporated into the branches, along with fine chased lines on the upper sections of the branches. The quillon is cast and chased with the leaf flowing into the spiral end. The silver grip is now a very small bit loose. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original officer’s sword knot is in fair but very worn condition, with some minor tearing and heavy wear to the bullion curls. To find any Civil War sword with its original sword knot is rather unprecedented.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original steel scabbard retains its ornate gilded brass mounts with great floral motifs on one side. Both suspension rings are intact with very minor denting. The scabbard between the two ring mounts is engraved:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRESENTED TO\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLieut. I.A. Nesbit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eby the members of Battery B\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1st Pa Light Arty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApril 26th 1864\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1st Lieutenant Isaac Andrew Nesbit, was from New Castle, Pennsylvania, having worked in the marble cutting trade before heading to the California gold fields in 1849\/50. When he returned, he enlisted in Cooper’s Battery “B” as a 1st Lieutenant, and commanded the battery during the Battle of Gettysburg, according to the write-up \u0026amp; obituary on find a grave.  Nesbit enlisted into the “Roundheads” (the nickname of the local unit), on June 28, 1861, and served until the time his battery went into winter quarters near Kelly’s Ford, Va. in 1864.  His record lists him as being dismissed, and assuming the term was used to his leaving the unit for possibly health reasons.  His obituary states, “As an officer, he was highly esteemed by the men of the old battery. As a citizen he was universally respected by all of his neighbors and acquaintances.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a phenomenal Civil War Presentation saber, without a doubt the most beautiful Civil War saber we have ever offered. Its connection to the 1st Pennsylvania Light Artillery makes it a one-of-a-kind artifact that will become the centerpiece of any Civil War or Pennsylvania collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions:\u003cbr\u003eBlade length: 35”\u003cbr\u003eOverall length: 40 7\/8”\u003cbr\u003eScabbard Length: 35 5\/8\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBattery B, 1st Pennsylvania Light Artillery was a light artillery battery that served in the Union Army as part of the Pennsylvania Reserves infantry division during the American Civil War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe battery was organized at Mount Jackson, Pennsylvania and mustered in for a three-year enlistment on August 5, 1861 under the command of Captain James H. Cooper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoved to Washington, D.C. August 1861. At Camp Berry, Washington, D.C., until August 14, 1861, and at Tennallytown, Md., until September. At Great Falls, Md., September to December, temporarily transferred to Banks' Division, December 25. Duty at Seneca Falls and Edward's Ferry until January 9, 1862, when the battery rejoined McCall's Division, and at Camp Pierpont near Langley until March 1862. Advanced on Manassas March 10–15. McDowell's advance on Falmouth April 9–19. Duty at Falmouth and Fredericksburg until June. Moved to the Peninsula June 13, and joined the division at Mechanicsville June 30. Seven Days Battles before Richmond June 25-July 1. Beaver Dam Creek or Mechanicsville June 26. Gaines's Mill June 27. Charles City Cross Roads and Glendale June 30. Malvern Hill July 1. At Harrison's Landing until August 15. Movement to join Pope August 15–26. Battle of Gainesville August 28. Battle of Groveton August 29. Second Battle of Bull Run August 30. Battle of Chantilly September 1 (reserve). Maryland Campaign September. Battle of South Mountain September 14. Battle of Antietam September 16–17. Movement to Falmouth, Va., October–November. Battle of Fredericksburg December 12–15. \"Mud March\" January 20–24, 1863. At Belle Plains until April. Chancellorsville Campaign April 27-May 6. Operations at Pollock's Mill Creek April 29-May 2. Fitzhugh's Crossing April 29–30. Chancellorsville May 2–5. Gettysburg Campaign June 11-July 24. Battle of Gettysburg July 1–3. Duty on the Rappahannock until September 10. Bristoe Campaign October 9–22. Advance to line of the Rappahannock November 7–8. Mine Run Campaign November 26-December 2. Near Kelly's Ford until April 1864. Rapidan Campaign May 4-June 12. Battle of the Wilderness May 5–7. Laurel Hill May 8. Spotsylvania Court House May 8–21. North Anna River May 23–26. Line of the Pamunkey May 26–28. Cold Harbor June 1–12. Before Petersburg June 16–18. Siege of Petersburg June 16, 1864 to April 2, 1865. Weldon Railroad August 18–21, 1864. In the trenches before Petersburg until April 1865. Fort Stedman March 25, 1865. Fall of Petersburg April 2. Ordered to City Point April 3. Moved to Washington, D.C., May. Grand Review of the Armies May 23.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBattery B, 1st Pennsylvania Light Artillery mustered out of service June 9, 1865.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45355665719365,"sku":"ONAC261026","price":6995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/F55CB760-D5AB-414F-A36E-8A94D8F02778.jpg?v=1784140642","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-civil-war-high-grade-clauberg-presentation-saber-engraved-to-lieut-isaac-andrew-nesbit-cooper-s-battery-battery-b-1st-pennsylvania-light-artillery-with-scabbard-sword-knot-commanded-battery-at-gettysburg","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}