US Civil War, 1850-1860, Bowie Knife - Service Dagger with Leather Scabbard, Dated 1857, Embossed Lt. Col. R.W. Lewis

*US Civil War, 1850-1860, Bowie Knife - Service Dagger with Leather Scabbard, Dated 1857, Embossed Lt. Col. R.W. Lewis*

Blade: 22.5cm
Overall: 33.5cm
Scabbard marked: LT. COL. R.W. LEWIS, 1857

An outstanding Bowie knife dating from around 1850–1860, likely associated with the U.S. Civil War period, complete with a named and dated leather scabbard. The 22.5cm steel blade features a double-edged tip, complemented by an angular steel cross-guard, a stag horn grip, and a brass pommel. The stitched leather scabbard is fitted with a steel spring clip and a brass chape, while the belt strap is embossed with "LT. COL. R.W. LEWIS, 1857," adding a notable personal and historical touch.

Whilst there is no definitive record of a Lieutenant Colonel R.W. Lewis serving in 1857; it could refer to William Gaston Lewis: Born in 1835, he joined the U.S. Survey Corps in 1857 and later became a Confederate general during the American Civil War.

*Condition*
Excellent used condition. Please see photographs as part of the condition report.

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