Lieutenant Thomas Costner
Company B, 23rd Georgia Infantry

Lieutenant Thomas P. Costner was killed in action at Olustee. The images below are of his early, eagle-head militia sword. Apparently, at some time, he transferred from Company A to Company B.

From the Richard Ferry Collection. Used with permission.


View of sword. Note dents on scabbard.


Closeup of sword grip.


View of other side of sword grip.

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