Abraham Lincoln Signed Naval Commission and Model 1851 Naval Officer's Sword

Description:

Abraham Lincoln Signed Naval Commission and Model 1851 Naval Officer's Sword, c. 1863, Lincoln-signed commission to Edward Walker as a lieutenant in the navy, and his 1851 naval officer's sword (scabbard damage),commission ht. 18, wd. 15 1/2 in.
Estimate $2,000-4,000

Commission has some wrinkles and fading of the ink, sword is missing the drag and lower part of the scabbard and some rust on the blade.


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