CIVIL WAR ENFIELD BAYONET WITH A SCABBARD FROM G.A.R. POST 551, YORK SPRINGS

CIVIL WAR ENFIELD BAYONET WITH A SCABBARD FROM G.A.R. POST 551, YORK SPRINGS

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Item Code: 1202-510

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This is a terrific old battlefield “pick-up” relic from a local G.A.R. veterans’ post.

The P1853 Enfield socket bayonet is in early battlefield pick-up condition with a dark brown tone and light surface pitting overall. Blade shows no damage and is unmarked on the top flat. The socket is slightly misshaped from when it was nailed to a “relic board”; leaving two square nail holes.

Accompanying black bridle leather scabbard and partial frog is of an early Springfield style. The body is in battlefield pick-up condition with dried, weather appearance and significant loss of surface finish. Brass scabbard tip attached with one of two original tacks. All that remains of the leather frog is the collar sewn at the top of the scabbard. This was an early two rivet type.

This piece was once part of the collection in the Miller G.A.R. Post #551 in York Springs, PA. The Miller Post had been chartered July 2, 1887, and was active until disbanded sometime between 1919 and 1924, with its relics left in the hands of David Starry, likely its youngest member, but also its post adjutant and the post commander in 1919 at least, at which time the post was down to just seven “comrades.” These remained in the hands of the Starry family until purchased in the 1970s by well-known Maryland antique and Civil War dealer Tom Gordon and his father. Starry served twice, mustering into service at Gettysburg November 6 as a musician (drummer) with Co. A, 165th Pennsylvania Infantry and was honorably discharged with his company July 28, 1863, in Gettysburg. He enlisted a second time February 1, 1864, mustering in as a Private in Co. B of 21st PA Cavalry on February 3, 1864, and mustering out with the company July 8, 1865. Starry was both a member of the post and its commander in 1919.  He had been entrusted with the items as the youngest member of the post though, ironically, he was not the last survivor. The post disbanded sometime prior to 1924; Starry died June 9, 1925.  [jet][ph:L]

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