GAR SWORD PRESENTED BY ONE NEW YORK GAR POST TO ANOTHER

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Item Code: 172-3829

This quality GAR sword is in the patterned after the Model 1860 Field and Staff Officer’s sword. It is engraved on the scabbard between the mounts with “PRESENTED TO HIRAM CURTISS POST NO. 114 BY CADY POST NO. 236.”

The blade is double edged and diamond shaped in cross-section. Both edges are flawless and clean. Both the obverse and reverse surfaces of the blade have a wonderful gold washed etching that is complete and very strong.

The obverse side etching begins with panoply of flags. Above this is a spread-winged eagle surrounded by stars. Between the two is a fern and scrollwork design.

The reverse side etching begins with a US flag on a pole with a patriotic shield at its base. Above this are the letters “GAR.” Between these two decorations is a short section of gold scrollwork.

The un-etched parts of the blade have a very clean surface. The ricasso is etched with the maker’s name that reads “G. W. SIMMONS & CO., BOSTON.” There is no leather washer at the base of the ricasso.

The hilt of the sword is in matching condition to the blade. It shows almost no wear and is bright and clean. The round pommel cap is surmounted by a flower while the sides have a very crisp, sharp raised spread-winged eagle and a scrolled shield. The grip looks to be of brass ribbed with oak leaves. The wire wrap is gone. The grip has heavily carved brass ferrules at top and bottom. The single knucklebow begins at the base of the pommel cap and comes around to the base of the grip where it widens into two clamshell counterguards, one of which folds down before ending in a circular quillon. The knucklebow is decorated at top with a heavy scroll design as well as a hole for accepting a sword knot. The center of the bow is decorated with a raised floral design with geometric shapes extending from each side of the flower. The counterguard that folds down is heavily decorated with a raised patriotic shield with crossed cannons and muskets, swords and flags over a spray of laurel leaves. The opposite guard has an intertwined “GAR” flanked by an anchor and stacked muskets with a knapsack with “US.”. The hilt shows light wear.

The metal scabbard is finished bright and is complete with the brass throat, two mounts and drag. The top mount has two rings and consists of a heavy brass scroll work design. The second mount is similar to the first but has only one ring. The drag follows the decorative pattern of the mounts and has a solid base.

This sword is in overall nice condition with 100% of the gold washed etching remaining and all the brass parts still bearing a gold finish.

Still attached to the sword are the chain-link drops that have separated from the belt. Each link has a linear and floral decoration as do the hooks.

The Hiram Curtiss Post 114 of the GAR was located in Albion, Orleans County, New York and the Cady Camp No. 236 is located in Brockport, Monroe County, New York.

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