1) 30 inch diamond shaped straight blade marked "THE / PETTIBONE / BROS. / MFG. Co / CINTI.O." on the left ricasso. Blade sides are etched for 17 inches, with the eagle on the right side. Eagle and shield motif at the pommel and a larger one on the counterguard with cross guard, quillion and knuckle bow having sculpted floral decoration. Plated iron scabbard with brass fittings to match the hilt. 2) Militia Staff Officer's Sword 1840-1860. 28" straight blade marked "Knights Helmet" on the ricasso. The handguard features a large eagle and shield motif and the counter guard a shield. An eagle and shield motif appears on the pommel. Ivory handle. Leather sleeve steel scabbard with brass mounted furniture and frog stud. 3) 1825-1840 Eagle Head Staff Officer's Sword. 31" straight blade sword unmarked. Etched blade but not visible. Eagle and lady liberty motif on the langet. Eagle head pommel with ivory handle. 4) Ames Model 1840 Musicians Sword. 28" straight blade. The right side of the ricasso is marked "US/AHC/1862" and "AMES MFG Co/ CHICOPEE/MASS." on left. Brass guard, handle and pommel. Iron scabbard is marked on the drag with two suspension rings. 5) European D-Guard Officers Sword. Unmarked 28" curved blade with 10" simple scroll etching sides. Wood handle and brass mounted furniture. 6) Reproduction Confederate Artillery Sword. 20" thick blade marked "Richmond Arsenal" on one side of the ricasso. Brass handguard has "CS" on both sides with a "Star" on each side of the pommel. Leather scabbard with brass furniture.

1) Fair. Blade shows high point wear and spotting down the length. The brass furniture exhibits some wear and is now a darker patina. The scabbard retains 25% nickel plating with the balance is mostly dark with original finish in protected areas. The handle has a 3" crack along the back and it is missing the wire wrap. 2) Good. The blade is mostly a dark gray patina with some spotting and scratches. The guard, handle and pommel all need tightening. 3) Fair. The blade exhibits a dark mottled patina with pitting scattered. Brass mounted furniture has darkened and shows some wear. One side of the handle is cracked. 4) Good. Bright blade shows some spotting and pitting down the length. Brass furniture is a mellow brass patina. Scabbard is 9" longer than the sword with pitting and spotting. 5) Good. The blade shows spotting and minor pitting down the length. The handle and brass are very good. 6) Fair. The blade is now a mottled dark patina with heavy pitting down the length. The handle shows minimal wear. The scabbard is very good with a few small repairs to the throat and tip.