#165 • US Model 1850 Foot Officers Engraved Capt George Wallace Quartermaster Dept

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

Starting at $750.00

Status: Available

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

31.5" blade etched with military motifs. Shagreen and brass wire wrapped handle. Gilt cast brass guard with floral designs. Metal scabbard with brass bands. The top brass band is engraved "Captain George D. Wallace Quartermaster Dept.".  The blade is very good with all of the etched panels visible. The handle is very good, the brass guard retains most of the gilt finish.  The metal scabbard retains most of the brown finish slightly fading.   Captain George Wallace was appointed Assistant Quartermaster of Volunteers with the rank of Captain, by the advice and consent of the US Senate. Document dated October 26, 1862 and is signed by President Abraham Lincoln and the Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton.