Jesse James Interest; United States Confederate Civil War River Dog Sword, c.1861-5, engraved Capt J.E. Payne Hanover Troop, stepped pommel, shagreen wire bound grip, tri-branch guard and scroll quillon, curved pipeback 3/4 blade with spear tip, 88.3cm, metal scabbard with banded lugs and drag. Captain Payne (later Colonel) was tasked to guard the James gang whilst they awaited trial, Hanover Troop; see Richmond Daily Dispatch 14 May 1861