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

The blade is double edged. Both edges have several small 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 are scrollwork designs.

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 scrollwork decoration.

Blade point has been chipped and reground. Ricasso is etched with maker’s name “G. W. SIMMONS & CO. / BOSTON.” There is no leather washer 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 dark brown leather with a tight rope 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.

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 crossed flags on one side and a five-pointed star on the other.   [AD]

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