This GAR sword is patterned after the Model 1860 Field and Staff Officer’s sword and is in very good condition.

The blade is double edged. Both edges are free of any nicks. The obverse and reverse surfaces of the blade are etched.

The obverse side etching begins with panoply of flags. Above this is a bust portrait of President Lincoln followed by a spread-winged eagle within a sunburst and a shield engraved “1865.” Between these decorations is a climbing foliate and scroll pattern.

The reverse side etching begins with a soldier wearing a greatcoat saluting. This is followed by a GAR membership badge and the initials “G.A.R.” within a sunburst followed by a shield engraved “1861.” Between these decorations is a climbing foliate and scroll pattern.

Ricasso is etched with maker’s name “AMES / SWORD / CO. /CHICOPEE / MASS.” Leather washer is present at the base of the ricasso.

The hilt of the sword is in good condition but does wiggle a bit. Hilt shows light wear with a light patina. 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 is covered in light shark skin with a tight twisted wire wrap. The single knucklebow begins at the base of the pommel cap and comes around to the base of the grip where it widens into one clamshell counterguard ending in a circular quillon. The knucklebow is decorated at top with a delicate scroll and floral design. The center of the bow is decorated with a raised floral design. The counterguard is heavily decorated with interlocking letters “GAR” surrounded by crossed rifles with knapsack, crossed swords and a fouled anchor. Bottom of counterguard has an inked museum number of “54.10.a.”

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 oak leaf 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 flower in a wreath of oak leaves on both sides. Brass throat is marked with museum number “54.10.b.”    [AD]

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