Published Tomes, Son & Melvain Field Grade Cavalry Officers' Sword Presented to Lt. Col. S.M. Fuller - 4th Maine Infantry
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Published Tomes, Son & Melvain Field Grade Cavalry Officers' Sword Presented to Lt. Col. S.M. Fuller - 4th Maine Infantry
Silas M. Fuller was commissioned the captain of Company K of the 4th Maine Infantry on June 15, 1861. The regiment was engaged at the Battle of Bull Run where it was one of the last regiments to leave the field. The regiment's colonel blamed their poor quality arms for their inability more successfully engage the enemy. In September of 1861 Captain Fuller was promoted to Major and joined the field and staff of the regiment. On December 2 Fuller was promoted again to lieutenant colonel, the promotion that Company K honored with this sword. Due to ill health, Fuller resigned in Mach of 1862.
Very good to fine. Blade with some polish and much of the frosty etching, showing some scattered freckles of discoloration and oxidation. Etching remains clear and visible throughout with some light wear. Guard with some traces of gilt in protected areas. Grip wrap with some wear and surface loss. Wire may be replaced, as typically these Tomes, Son & Melvain sabers had multi-strand "dragoon" style wire. Scabbard a dull pewter patina with scattered oxidation and discoloration and some scattered patches of surface roughness. Mounts with a medium golden patina. Body with some scattered minor dings and dents.