*Siege of the Alamo Remembrance Bowie Knife & Leather Sheath*
Approximate measurements: 40.5cm overall, 26.8cm blade
Marked on the blade: The Siege of the Alamo 1836. Col. Jim Bowie’s Final Stand of
Marked on the leather sheath: on the Front, 3 crosses and a G, three crosses top and bottom on either side.
Alamo Jim Bowie, Bowie knife with 10 1/2 inch blade engraved ‘The Siege of the Alamo 1836 Col. Jim Bowie’s Final Stand’, complete with brass cross piece, two piece riveted wooden grip and squared leather sheath.
James Bowie is forever linked to the Battle of the Alamo, but his legacy is equally tied to the Bowie knife. Originally given to him by his brother Rezin for protection, the knife gained fame in the 1827 Sand Bar Fight, where Bowie, despite being shot and stabbed, used it to fend off multiple attackers. The fight cemented both Bowie and his weapon as legends, sparking widespread demand for the formidable blade.
A land speculator and adventurer, Bowie moved to Texas in 1830, married into a prominent Tejano family, and earned a reputation as an Indian fighter. He played a key role in the Texas Revolution, helping win the Battle of Concepción and the Grass Fight. In 1836, he co-commanded the Alamo with William B. Travis but fell ill during the siege. Confined to his bed, he was among those killed when Mexican forces overran the mission on March 6. Though unable to fight in his final battle, Bowie’s name and knife became enduring symbols of frontier toughness and Texas history.
*Condition*
Excellent used condition. Minor tarnishing to the blade. Please see photographs as part of the condition report.
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