Confederate soldier Horace Korner served in the 13th Tennessee Infantry Regiment during the Civil War. Regimental histories indicate that the 13th Tennessee Infantry, a Confederate unit organized in Jackson, Tennessee in June 1861, included men from several counties, including Dyer, Fayette, Shelby, Gibson, McNairy and Chester. The 13th Tennessee participated in battles at Belmont, Shiloh, Richmond and Perryville. It was latter assigned to brigades within the Army of Tennessee and saw action from Murfreesboro to Atlanta. In March 1863, the regiment was consolidated with the 154th Tennessee Infantry Regiment. The 13th Tennessee was reorganized in April 1862 and further consolidated in April 1865, forming Companies “H” and “G” of the 2nd Consolidated Tennessee Infantry Regiment. The consolidated unit continued to serve with the Army of Tennessee, fighting at Chickamauga and participating in the Atlanta Campaign and the Tennessee Campaign under General Hood. Few members of the 13th Tennessee were present at the final surrender on April 26, 1865. Featured is Korner’s Hugh 16- 1/4 inch “clip point” fighting knife, with total overall length of 23 inches including scabbard. Neatly carved on side of grips is “H. Korner” identifying this weapon and forever marking his place in Confederate service history. Knife pattern is unidentified to a specific origin of  manufacture, with following the Georgia Arsenal style of manufacture. A very well made “clip point” bowie, that is sturdy and well balanced. Overall Length: 23 inches.  Blade Length: 16-1/4 inches. Blade Thickness: .22 inches. Blade width at Ricasso: 1.5  inches. Maximum Blade Width: 1.75 inches. Scabbard: Leather sewn along cutting edge. Guard: Wrought iron D-guard. Grip: Wood.  Provenance: Steve Mullinax Collection &  Bill Blackman Collection. Battle Unit Details – The Civil War (US National Park Service) https://share.google/pgsMWRavZbmnEkKo7  References: Confederate Bowie Knives by Jack Melton Josh Phillips and John Sexton, with foreword by Norm Flayderman.