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US Civil War Sword of Lt. Seward C. Nelson, honored at Illinois Memorial in Vicksburg National Military Park Mississippi. With I.D. disc.You are bidding on the actual sword, I.D. disc, and family bible of Civil War officer Seward C. Nelson (1838-1875) of Company C, 41st Illinois Volunteers, Union Army.His name appears on the memorial at Illinois Memorial in Vicksburg National Military Park Mississippi. The Wapella, IL Chapter of the Grand Army of the Republic (No. 251) was named the Seward Nelson Post.Lt. Nelson received this sword (July 12, 1863) when he was promoted from Sgt. to first Lt. in... |
