Civil War First New York Mounted Rifles Presentation Sword

[kanemono]

Here is a First New York Mounted Rifles presentation sword to First Lieutenant Frank Fisher who was born in Pennsylvania in 1838. He enlisted in Company G, First New York Mounted Rifles as a 1^st Lieutenant at New York City on August 22, 1862. This New York State regiment was organized at New York City by Major Charles C. Dodge. The companies A-M were mustered into the U. S. service for three years. The Regiment served with the Department of Virginia principally at Fortress Monroe, Norfolk, Suffolk, Portsmouth, Williamsburg and Yorktown, Virginia, taking part in over 100 battles and skirmishes, but sustaining no severe losses. Frank Fisher served with the Mounted Rifles in the actions at South Mills, Zuni, Blackwater, Franklin, provenance Church, Blackwater Bridge, Carrsville, South Quay and Joyner's Ford in Virginia. On December 16, 1862, 1^st Lieutenant Frank Fisher transferred to the 6th Regiment, US Cavalry (Regular Army). He fought in the Gettysburg Campaign at the Battle of Fairfield, Todd's Tavern, Spottsylvania Court House, Yellow Tavern, Meadow Bridge, Winchester, Fisher's Hill, Cedar Creek, Five Forks, Dinwiddie C. H., Clover Hill, Sailor's Creek and Appomattox Court House.

 

 

[kanemono]

Frank Fisher's bible.

[sundance]

Wow - what a beauty. Is the blade etched? Great to have his Bible - that's about as personal as you can get.

[Brian Keith]

Very Nice!

Thanks for posting it. Great to have the other items with it.

BKW

[Tony V]

Excellent presentation sword ! Congratulations, super pictures. Thank you for the posting.

 

Tony

[jagjetta]

Top shelf! WOW. ALWAYS enjoy it when you pull out something from your collection and share it. Thank you!

 

john

[kanemono]

Thanks to everybody for the comments. The First New York Mounted Rifles took part in over 116 battles and skirmishes but sustained no severe losses during the Civil War. During the Norfolk expedition the Mounted Rifles participated in the battle between the ironclads, firing their Sharp’s carbines from shore at the C.S.S. Virginia during her voyage down river toward the Battle of Hampton Roads with the U.S.S. Monitor. The sabre has a beautifully etched blade.

[SARGE]

A very nice sword. Presented the day after he was sworn in.