CIVIL WAR MAINE PRESENTATION SWORD, CAPT. OF CO E. 9TH

Model 1850 Foot Officer's Sword presented to Captain Edwin W. Wedgwood (1820-1890) of Cornish, Maine, a 41 year old lawyer, after he raised a Company of 88 men in ten days (from a town of 1,200 inhabitants) to become Co E of the 9th Maine Volunteers. Mustered in at Augusta, Maine on Sept 22, 1861. Wedgwood served until he resigned his Commission on Dec. 21, 1861, having fought at Port Royal, Hilton Head and Fernandina, Florida. Includes copies of articles regarding the presentation ceremonies, and North South Traders Civil War magazine of 2005, with an article about this sword, having photos of the Captain and his grave. Sadly, there is also a copy of a detailed court statement after being presented as incompetent by Col R Rich of the 9th Maine, that he should resign with an honorable discharge, or his commission be vacated. So, well-loved by his town, but a poor soldier. The sword is engraved in the top brass band of the scabbard "Presented to Capt. E.W. Wedgwood by his friends at home, Sept. 14th, 1861". Nice etched blade, Ames pattern, shagreen grip. 37" long overall. Light corrosion to steel scabbard, grip intact, blade is very good.