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COLOMBUS, GA MADE SHORT SWORD OR NAVAL CUTLASS.

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:1,000.00 USD Estimated At:2,000.00 - 3,000.00 USD
COLOMBUS, GA MADE SHORT SWORD OR NAVAL CUTLASS.
Overall 22”, 17” dbl. edged wasp waist blade. Once had old sticker on blade (see photographs in provenance) which read “James G. Rodgers / GA Vols”. Regardless of I.D., this is an original example of a GA made short sword that had been excavated from at least one naval vessel in the Chattahoochee River near Colombus & at least one photograph seen of soldier holding this style of knife. CONDITION: very good overall. Blade is gray w/ some staining & white pitting, some original tool marks still seen. Guard & bottom ferrule have iron patina. Copper washer on top has dark mustard patina w/ numerous sm. dings & dents. Turned wood grip has several chips w/ hand worn patina. PROVENANCE: Ex- Fred Donaldson Estate Collection. (02-13621/JS). $2,000-3,000.