A rare Civil War sword belonging to Union Brigadier General Eli H. Murray will be sold at an auction of Americana in Scottsdale, Arizona next week. J. Levine Auction & Appraisal estimates that the Damascus folded steel sword, which is adorned with gold, is now worth between $100,000 and $150,000. The sword comes with strong provenance, according to J. Levine Auction & Appraisal. A Southerner who fought with the Union Army, Murray was given the German-made sword in 1862 for his bravery in the first battle of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, according to auction house J.Levine Auction & Appraisal. A Kentuckian, Murray joined the Union army at age 19 when the Civil War broke out.

Source: Fox News July 21, 2016 19:41 UTC