#85 • Civil War US Officers Silver Grip Sword Presented to 1st Lt Daniel L. West 1863

Part of The Ray Howser Firearms Collection, 1931-2026 (timed auction by Lewis & Grant Auctions)

Starting at $1,500.00

Status: Available

Live bidding starts Nov 20, 2026 10:00 AM EST

The gilt decorated and etched 33" blade with military motifs and U.S. made by W. Clauberg Solingen with iron proof markings. The brass guard with interwind oak leafs and a Eagle with shield with Eagle on the tip of the guard. Silver spiral handle. The pommel with oak leafs and a Eagle with an amethyst on the top. The scabbard with relief cast mounts finished in gilt. The sword is in very good to excellent condition.   1st Lt Daniel J. West Co I 6th Infantry Conn Vol he was wounded in action at Pocotaligo, and was part of the attacking force at Battery Wagner in July at Charleston, South Carolina.  West was captured and sent Confederate prisoner of war camps until his parole in March 1865. A complete file of history comes with the sword.