Confederate sword ID/verification

[Wraith_3]

This sword is from my dad's collection. He had in his notes that it was a Confederate engineers sword. It has no markings other than "Deo Vindice" on the drag and CS on the guard. The only thing I know about ID'ing fake swords is the five minutes I skimmed one of his books on the subject. I know one tell is the scabbard rings and this one does look like it has the proper rings. He was pretty sure it was genuine. I just wanted to make sure and if it is see if anyone had any other info on it.

 

[UCVRelics]

Yep, A total FAKE. You have to ask yourself, "Self", Why the Deo Vindice" in really crisp modern day stamping on the drag, where nobody ever sees it.

 

[Wraith_3]

That's what I was afraid of. That stuck out to me like a sore thumb, but I figured I'd check.

 

[gjpratt]

Shannon Pritchard has a real Haiman (and top quality at that) listed on his website for comparison. You can readily see many more obvious discrepancies than the Deo Vindice problems.

http://oldsouthantiques.com/cgi-bin/Display_Item.asp?692

 

[Wraith_3]

He got this one when he first started collecting CW items (mids 90s) and I have no idea what he paid (I hope not much), so I'm giving him a pass on it lol. I remember him saying he thought one of the CS swords was a fake. Oh well I'll keep it as a wall hanger.

 

[gjpratt]

@Wraith_3 Do you have photos of the other one(s)?

 

[Badgercwcollector]

It will still look great on a wall !

 

[Cornpone and Molasses]

You should try to keep at least some memories of your Dad's collection. Fake or not.

 

[Wraith_3]

@Wraith_3 Do you have photos of the other one(s)?

I can get some, but he was sure it was fake.

You should try to keep at least some memories of your Dad's collection. Fake or not.

Oh I have plenty. I had more fun going to shows with him then just the things.

 

[CowCavalry]

Shannon Pritchard has a real Haiman (and top quality at that) listed on his website for comparison. You can readily see many more obvious discrepancies than the Deo Vindice problems.

http://oldsouthantiques.com/cgi-bin/Display_Item.asp?692

Wow, he has some amazing items for sale.