#47 • Civil War US NCO Sword- Dated 1862- Roby

Part of 7th Annual New Year's Extravaganza Online Auction! (timed auction by K and B Auction)

High bid $207.00

Status: Sold

US Model 1840 Non-commissioned Officer sword, made by the C. Roby sword company in 1862. Roby’s first contract with the government was for N.C.O. and M1840 Musician’s swords. In 1863 Roby delivered 9,000 N.C.O. swords; this sword one of those. Obverse side of the blade stamped into the ricasso “US/1862/F.S.S.” Frederick S. Strong government armory inspector 1862-1863. Reverse side in a circle “C. Roby W. Chelmsford, MA.” Untouched attic condition blade. Cast brass hilt with simulated wire wrapped handle. Knuckle-bow stamped with a single “S”, often seen on N.C.O. swords for “F.S.S.” Frederick S. Strong armory inspector 1862-1863. Reverse side blank. Nice untouched patina on brass hilt. Knuckle bow is swooping not straight. Overall 38" Long, blade steel is patinaed with spots of light oxidation. Hilt is in good, aged condition. Not Authenticated in anyway, but appear correct. BP