US Civil War Confederate Short Sword w/Antler Grip – 1780 European Blade

An improvised Confederate weapon with deep historic roots and undeniable character.
Originally crafted as a European hunting sword circa 1780, this heavy-bladed piece was later repurposed as a Confederate short sword during the U.S. Civil War. Featuring a rugged antler (bone) grip and robust construction, it embodies the Southern tradition of adapting heirloom arms during wartime shortages.

The absence of a scabbard reinforces its utilitarian battlefield role—likely carried by a soldier out of familial necessity. At 32 inches in length, this weapon was likely wielded in close combat, and shows honest wear consistent with Confederate use. A gritty, storied relic that captures the essence of Southern improvisation in wartime.

Features:

• Originally an 18th-century European hunting sword
• Repurposed as a Confederate short sword during the Civil War
• Heavy blade with antler grip handle
• Approx. Dimensions: 32"L x 4.25"W
• From a retired French American, Napoleonic, Civil War Era Collector & Museum Curator (asked not to be named)

Condition: Honest wear; field use evident, desirable patina. As found, “salty” Confederate-era piece.

Item Location: TTA 6993181

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