^Lot 3152 LARGE CONFEDERATE D-GUARD BOWIE KNIFE.

21.25” overall, 16.5” double edged spearpoint blade, 2.5” wide. Cross guard has folded languet, thick heavy “D” knuckle bow that terminates at pommel held by a nut, a small wood grip with iron ferrule. original leather scabbard was sewed at edge with sewn belt loop which is missing. CONDITION: knife is very good overall, gray blade with the original toolmarks, staining & light pitting. Sheath is poor but protected blade since the war, unsewn open seams, belt loop missing, dry, chipped, but mostly intact. PROVENANCE: Pictured on page 186 “Accoutrements IV” by Jim Johnston. (02-18175/JS). $2,000-3,000.