The leather scabbard's brass throat is engraved John.Orr. / Presented by / CO F 107th Regt. N.Y.V. / March 1st 1863; the left side of the sword's 32 in. blade is etched with an American Eagle and scroll bearing the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM, there is additional foliate decoration on both sides of the blade; the ricasso has a scroll engraved "Made by Ames MFG Co CHICOPEE, MASS; the pierced guard features "US" amid foliage; the grip wrapped in ray skin bound with brass wire.

Private North Carolina Collection

John Orr, recipient of this sword, enlisted in the 107th New York Infantry on July 28, 1862 as a 1st Sergeant. He was commissioned a 2nd lieutenant on November 1 and rose to the rank of Captain by May 25, 1864. Orr's regiment, originally with the Army of the Potomac, was transferred to the Army of the Cumberland under W. T. Sherman. The 107th New York was heavily involved in battles stretching from Georgia to the Carolinas during 1864 and 1865. Orr himself was seriously wounded on May 25, 1864 while engaged at New Hope Church during the Atlanta campaign.

Some residue from old cleaning in recesses; repair to split in scabbard about 10 in. above the drag; various dings; the blade somewhat worn with weakness to the devices; overall very good condition and highly desirable as a named presentation sword.

$1,000 - 1,500