General Sherman’s Javanese Kris.

[GENERAL WILLIAM T. SHERMAN] [ULYSSES S. GRANT],.

$1,500.00

Item Number: 147821

Rare Javanese kris, commonly used in the pencak silat martial art native to Indonesia, from the collection of General William T. Sherman preserved in his military trunk. Ulysses S. Grant, a close friend of Sherman’s, went on a “World Tour” after his second presidential term had ended. It has been suggested that Grant collected a few souvenirs for his dear friend while visiting Asia. When the Grant family returned from their trip, Sherman greeted Grant at a reunion held by the veterans of the Army of the Tennessee. In good condition, with handle missing. The piece measures 14.5 inches.

General William Tecumseh Sherman and General Ulysses S. Grant were key figures in the Union Army during the American Civil War, forming a close personal and professional relationship that significantly influenced the war’s outcome. Grant, known for his strategic leadership, recognized Sherman’s military talents early in the war, and the two collaborated on major campaigns, including the Vicksburg Campaign (1863) and Sherman’s March to the Sea (1864–1865). Their coordinated efforts exemplified the Union’s strategy of total war, aimed at crippling the Confederacy’s resources and morale. After the war, their partnership continued, with Sherman succeeding Grant as Commanding General of the U.S. Army in 1869 when Grant became President. Their mutual trust and shared military philosophy played a crucial role in shaping U.S. military strategy and post-war reconstruction efforts.