Confederate General Paul J. Semmes' Sword at Auction This Weekend

From the Rock island Auction Company ad in the April 8, 2019, Chicago Tribune.

"The most historic Confederate weapon we have ever had the pleasure to catalog."  Norman Flayderman, Catalog #109.

Lot 1108\\Incredibly important, Fresh and Well-Documented Ames inscribed officer's presentation sword and scabbard.

Presented to Confederate General Paul J. Semmes, mortally wounded at the Battle of Gettysburg.  A picture of the general accompanies the ad.

Pre-Auction estimate:  $100,000-300,000.

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General Meade's Spurs At Auction

Rock Island Auction Company Auction April 13-15, 2018.  In the April 8, 2018, Chicago Tribune.

Among the items up for auction is a pair of Major General George Gordon Meade's spurs.

Lot 1123

"Extremely Rare, Historic, Fully Documented and Excellent Condition Presentation Officer's Spurs of Major General George Gordon Meade.

Pre-Auction Estimate $25,000-50,000.

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