![]() The grip appears to be silvered wire wrapped sharkskin of superb quality which is now unfortunately a little loose. The blade is beautifully engraved and only shows slight age but absolutely no use. This sword is a very fine example of the model 1840 Staff and Field Officer's Sword and still bears the majority of the original heavy gilding, especially the heavily worked presentation scabbard mountings. On May 17, 1865, First Lieutenant Wiebe resigned his commission with the Army and was discharged with full honors and the respect of the men in which he commanded. He would continue to serve with his Company for the rest of the war, receiving another promotion, 1st Lieutenant. On January 3, 1865, he received a commission as a 2nd Lieutenant and was transferred back to Company G, which was now under his command. In August 1864 he was promoted to First Sergeant. On May 25th of the same year, he was demoted back to the rank of sergeant for reasons unknown. On he was promoted again, this time to the rank of Sergeant Major and was transferred from G Company to S Company. On October 15, 1862, he was promoted to the rank of Sergeant, still with the same company. On August 11, 1862, out of Brooklyn, New York Wiebe enlisted in the Union Army as a Private with Company G of the 5th Heavy Artillery. After arriving in the United States, learning the English language and establishing himself in New York, loving his new country, he felt compelled to serve in the military. Lt Wiebe was born in Germany in the year of 1840. of Company G, 5th Regiment Heavy Artillery of the New York Volunteers. ![]() Named to First Lieutenant Lewis Edward Wiebe Jr. The sword and scabbard was made by the famed Tiffany & Co of New York, well known for their incredible craftsmanship. This is a lovely Union Staff and Field Officer's Sword with presentation scabbard offered in beautiful unaltered condition.
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