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Isaac, Campbell, & Co., fl. 1862 Confederate cavalry sabre of William E. Jones

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02711.08.01 Author/Creator: Isaac, Campbell, & Co., fl. 1862 Place Written: London, England Type: Object Date: circa 1862 Pagination: 1 sword : iron Height: 108 cm Order a Copy

Confederate cavalry sabre in scabbard. Manufactured by Isaac Campbell & Co. of London, at 71 Jermyn Street. Hilt embellished with an eagle and arrows in its talons with foliage. Purchased by William E. Jones in 1862.

Jones, William E., 1824-1864

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