A few examples of appraisal values for
MEDICAL STAFF

• M1840 CIVIL WAR MEDICAL STAFF AND
  M1840 CIVIL WAR MEDICAL STAFF AND OFFICER'S SWORD W. H. Horstmann & Sons, M1840 Civil War Medical Staff sword and scabbard, the sword pommel topped by an acorn/pineapple finial, the handle having a perched eagle with a shield on the front and a floral design on the reverse, the obverse rain guard panel contains a ?MS? above a cluster of 6 stars, all bordered by a bellflower garland. the reverse is correctly left blank, the cross guard being equally ornate has pillars of scrolling acanthus leaves, the regulation blade is oval in cross-section and without a fuller, double edged, and with a spear point, he blade front starting at the guard has geometric and floral designs, patriotic symbols, and manufacturers name, the reverse decorated in a similar style. Approximate measurements: blade l. 30" overall l. 35. " with scabbard l. 35. 5"
• Civil War Model 1840 Medical
  Civil War Model 1840 Medical Staff Officer's Sword and Rare Medical Sash Lot includes 1840 Medical staff sword with 28.5" blade and brass handle with silver MS on shield; blade etched with military motifs.?With the sword is the rare green Medical Officer's sash green silk with herringbone patterned weave terminating in two ornate acorn tassels. Condition: Very good. Blade is grey but smooth with etching that is a little light. Tip has been bent. Some age fading to the sash. Also included is a later sword cover.
• [Civil War - Veterans] Civil War
  [Civil War - Veterans] Civil War Veterans' Calling Cards & Documents from Maine  Lot includes: G.A.R. calling card of Charles F. Foye Bosworth Post No. 2 Portland ME who served with 17th Maine Infantry until September 29 1864 when he transferred into the 1st Maine Heavy Artillery for the remainder of the war and beyond. G.A.R. calling card of Andrew Saunders Gelcich Post No. 106 Los Angeles CA who served with the 17th Maine Infantry from August 1862 was wounded at Gettysburg and transferred into the Veteran Reserve Corps in June 1864 PLUS the calling card of his wife Mrs. S.A. Saunders Gelcich Corps No. 50 Los Angeles bearing the badge of the Women's Relief Corps PLUS the actual medal from her badge dated 1883. A typed letter on G.A.R. Dept. of Maine letterhead dated 1934 signed by George A. Wheeler who served with the 18th Maine Infantry 1st Maine Heavy Artillery and U.S. Volunteers Medical Staff as a Sergeant and Assistant Surgeon appealing for funds to help Maine's Civil War veterans travel to the G.A.R. National Encampment at Rochester. Wheeler who was 97 years old at the time explains in the letter that there are only 128 living veterans in the state and that this will be the last time they attempt to attend the encampment. Seven petitions to the Governor of Maine Henry B. Cleaves from seven different G.A.R. posts recommending Leroy T. Carleton for state Insurance Commissioner.