#101 • US 1840 Medical Staff Sword Attributed To Brevet Colonel Oliver A Judson

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

Starting at $500.00

Status: Available

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

28" spear point blade with etched panels of military Motifs. One panel etched into the blade "United States Medical Staff". Just above that panel is a panel with makers name "W. H. Horstman Phila.".  On the guard in one of the shields is a silver "M.S". The shield on the reverse side is blank.  Brass handle and guard.  Metal scabbard.  This sword overall is excellent. This sword is attributed to Brevet Colonel Oliver A Judson U.S. Volunteers. He was posted as the Brigade Commander Major Gen McCllan of the Army of the Potomac in 1861.  Transferred to Washington D.C August 25, 1862 in charge of U.S. Carver General Hospital by Surgeon General Hammond.  July 21, 1865 he was called to Cleveland Ohio to treat Governor Brought by the Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton through Surgeon General Crane.