General William Tecumseh Sherman’s Persian Kard.

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

$3,500.00

Item Number: 147824

Rare Persian kard, a straight, single-edged dagger that is worn on the left side of the belt, from the collection of General William T. Sherman preserved in his military trunk. The kard has a bone handle, no guard, and repoussé sheath with a floral arabesque design. A major characteristic of a kard is that the sheath partially covers the hilt. 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 very good condition with the tip of the blade broken, the end of the right extended side of the handle missing and the left side cracked. The piece measures 19 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.