Original U.S. Exquisite G.A.R. Presentation M1860 Army Staff and Field Officer Sword with Engraved Blade Named to James J. Butler Snider Rifle Accessories 18 March 1945 Mission #261

18 March 1945 Mission #261 Target: Berlin

UNISSUED wood grips

which retains little of the original blackened finish

Here we have a very nice "Pill" shaped clamshell case

This is the type of personal militaria that we love to find

Original U.S. Exquisite G.A.R. Presentation M1860 Army Staff and Field Officer Sword with Engraved Blade Named to James J. Butler Snider Rifle Accessories 18 March 1945 Mission #261Original Item: One Of A Kind: Beautiful Presentation Grade Model 1860 Staff and Field Officers Sword by an unknown firm. Dating the Model 1860 Staff and Field Officers Sword is difficult as they were made from 1860 1900. Generally, the best way to date the sword is either by the maker or the blade used on the sword itself. Elliptical double edged blades are the earliest, which is what our example has. The blade is handsomely hand engraved, with a