RARE Whistle Quillon, Pettibone Bros CW Officers Sword Model 1860

This is a wonderful sword for your Military collection, RARE HARD TO FIND "Whistle Quillon" (the whistle actually works great having a very loud screaming whistle sound that surely will not be un noticed), Civil War Era Officers sword made by PETTIBONE BROS (signed on the blade) with this name on one side and the US etched mark on the reverse side, attractive etched decorated blade. The sword comes with its original scabbard, the handle has the original sharkskin or Rayskin covering that is bound and braided with wire. The model 1860 was produced from the period of the American Civil War through the time of the Spanish-American War so this is a nice early piece. Please read the provenance as given to us from the estate below, the fancy cane handle we have listed in this auction (sold separately) is etched with the same gentleman's name that used these pieces PLEASE READ BELOW:

DeWitt Clinton Giddings (knows as DC Giddings)
Civil War Career:
Enlisted as a Private in Company F 21st Texas Cavalry Regiment
Captain of Company F 21st Texas Cavalry Regiment
1862: Briefly captured and exchanged
Served in Arkansas and Louisiana Campaigns
Served under John S. Marmaduke during the Missouri raid
Lt. Colonel of 21st Texas Cavalry Regiment

Occupation after War:
1865 – 1877: Attorney in Brenham Texas
1866: Member of Texas State Constitutional Convention
1867: aided yellow fever victims in Brenham Texas
Foreman of Hook and Ladder Company No. 1
1868: Member of Resolutions Committee of Conservative Convention
1872 – 1875: United States Congressman from Texas
Stockholder of Texas Mutual Life Insurance of Galveston Texas
1876: Texas Democratic Party Presidential Elector at large
1877 – 1879: United States Congressman from Texas
Engaged in Banking Business in Brenham Texas
Chartered the Brazos Valley, Brenham, and Gulf Railroad Company
1884: Member of Democratic Platforms and Resolution Committee
1884: Texas Delegate to Democratic Party National Convention
1886: Unsuccessful candidate for Democratic nomination for governor
1887: Chairman of Texas State Anti – Prohibition State Convention
1888: Member of Democratic Platforms and Resolution Committee
1888: Texas Delegate to Democratic Party National Convention
1888: Member of Texas State Deep Water Resolutions Committee
1892: Member of Democratic Platforms and Resolution Committee
1892: Texas Delegate to Democratic Party National Convention
1892: Co – Author of minority report opposing free silver
1892: Member of Turner Hall Convention Platform Committee
1894: Member of Democratic Platforms and Resolution Committee
1894: Chairman of Texas State Democratic Platform Committee
1895: Delegate of Texas Gold Democratic Conference



Died: August 19, 1903
Place of Death: Brenham Texas
Age at time of Death: 76 years old
Burial Place: Prairie Lea Cemetery Brenham Texas

Notes: good looking, wear and splitting on the skin of handle, blade looks good, use marks on the metal scabbard,

$1,100 - $1,350

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