Antique U. S. Civil War M1860 Staff & Field Officers Sword GGS Marking 1856-1865

Here is a recent estate find. This is a Rare Antique Authentic U.

Civil War M1840 Staff and Field Officers Sword. This Has a Brass Folding Clam Shell Patriotic Eagle Cross Guard with Wire Wrapped Leather Handle. I did not see a Maker's Mark, but it is Signed by the U.

Inspector "GGS", who is George G. He Inspected Swords for the U. This Sword is in Overall Good Original Condition with a Wonderful Aged Patina, As Pictured!!! 37 1/2" Long with a 31 1/4" Blade.

It is in Good Original Condition. The Blade is Clean, with Normal wear From Age.

This Sword is Exactly as I found it in the Estate. Don't pass this one up, This is a Rare Historic Sword!!!! This will make a stunning addition to any Collection!

Civil War M1860 Staff & Field Officers Sword GGS Marking 1856-1865" is in sale since Thursday, August 9, 2018. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Militaria\Civil War (1861-65)\Original Period Items\Edged Weapons". The seller is "rmagiccds" and is located in Sandown, New Hampshire. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Featured Refinements: Civil War Saber
• Country of Manufacture: USA
• Maker Manufacturer Company: Unsigned
• Sword Type: M1840 Model 1840 U. Staff & Field Officer Sword
• Age: 1861 - 1865
• Modified Item: No
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Sword Inspector: G.

  Saunders (1856-1865)

• War Military: U. Cavalry Army Military Staff & Field Officer
• Handle: Wire Wrapped Leather Handle
• Blade: Steel Blade
• Scabbard: None
• Model: M1840 Model 1840

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