Shelby Officer Sword - 42 inches
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- This sword is a replica of the sword General "Jo" Shelby carried in the Civil War.
- The 42 inch stainless steel blade is engraved with CSA on one side.
- It features a black handle wrapped in gold wire with a Brass guard and pommel.
- This Shelby Officer sword also comes with a Black Metal scabbard.
- In 1861, Shelby enlisted as a captain in the Confederate cavalry and later fought at Wilson's Creek.
- Promoted to colonel, he commanded a brigade at Prairie Grove.
- He led his "Iron Brigade" of Missouri volunteers on the longest cavalry raid of the war.
- From September 22 to November 3, 1863, Shelby's force traversed 1,500 miles throughout Missouri, inflicting more than 1,000 casualties on Union forces, and capturing or destroying an estimated $2 million worth of Federal supplies and property.
- He was promoted to brigadier general on December 15, 1863, after the successful conclusion of the raid.
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