February 12, 1837-died Brooklyn, New York October 8, 1911). Louis Napolean Stodder (born Boston, Mass. Black leather scabbard with gilt brass mounts of high relief anchors and oak leaf, The scabbard chape has engraved dolphins and an anchor drag. The blade with two extensive etched panels bearing arabesques surrounding the standing figures of Constitution, a Naval Officer and a Sailor. Rope guard, oak branch decorated USN and upturned flying American Eagle finial. The gilt brass hilt is adorned with oak-leaf wreaths, swags and thirteen star American Shield cap. Stodder By his Boston Friends Feb 9th 1863 "Monitor" NELSON TAYLOR, Commanding Excelsior Brigade.AN IMPORTANT HISTORIC UNITED STATES NAVY CIVIL WAR PRESENTATION SWORD BURNS, Captain Company A, Commanding Regiment. I am, colonel, very respectfully, yours, &c. By his death the regiment and the service lose one of their most brave and gallant officers- one who was always at his post and ready for any and all duties required of him". Captain Donalds died on the 29th, after the amputation of his leg. Donalds (previously in command, Colonel Brewster having been left in Alexandria) being carried from the field mortally wounded. COLONEL: "I have the honor to report that the command of this regiment devolved upon me about 5 o'clock on the afternoon of August 27,1862, by Capt. FOURTH REGIMENT, EXCELSIOR BRIGADE, Camp near Alexandria, Va., September 5, 1862. William Burns, Seventy-third New York Infantry, of engagement at Kettle Run and battle of Groveton. It is almost certain that Donalds carried this sword when mortally wounded AUGUST 16-SEPTEMBER 2, 1862.-Campaign in Northern Virginia. Donald of the famed "Excelsior Brigade" obviously thought his presentation should be used in battle out of respect to the members of his command who gave him this magnificent gift. This sword is truly rare in that such a high-grade Tiffany is usually found in excellent condition as they were highly prized as keepsakes. This outstanding presentation grade Tiffany Sword is inscribed on both the back of the guard and on the top mount.
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