The "Sons of Veterans" sword is a ceremonial weapon used by the Sons of Veterans (SOV), a fraternal organization founded in 1881 as the successor to the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) for the descendants of Union Civil War veterans. Later renamed the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War (SUVCW), the organization used these swords for parades, formal events, and ritualistic ceremonies to honor the legacy of their ancestors.

This sword is a very nice example of Civil War Sons of Veterans, patterned after the Model 1860 Staff & Field Officer’s Sword. Measures 38" overall, with 30” blade. This has a gilted brass hilt with a D-shaped handguard and "clamshell" cross-guard with one side hinged to fold flat as needed. Grip is covered in white shark or ray skin. An empty groove around the grip is where a twist of brass wire, now missing, was placed. The parts of the hilt are well decorated with raised military and floral motifs. Original red wool washer remains in place.

The blade is mirror bright, nicely etched, with gilt frosting in recesses. Etching depicts Army and Navy soldiers, an SV membership medal, patriotic eagle, Gen. Grant, “S.V.” and more, all surrounded by extensive foliate. No edge nicks.

The scabbard is equally nice. The bright body with ornamental engraving and name, “W.A. HILDRETH” deeply engraved. Very ornate filigree, gilted brass throat, ring mount, and drag.

Unfortunately, there are too many Hildreth’s that served in the Union army to figure out who this Son of a Union Veteran actually is.  [jet] [ph:L]

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