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Post by Deleted on Oct 12, 2009 16:13:30 GMT
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Post by alvin on Oct 12, 2009 16:57:15 GMT
I would say that it is one of the many fraternal order swords of the late 1800's which were copied from the U.S. Model 1860 Staff and Field Officer's Sword. They usually had the basic blade and scabbard of the 1860, but with different designs on the hilt to reflect the Order. The "OG" is ringing a bell with me and is on the tip of my brain, but can't recall the name of the order right now. I am sure that someone here, maybe Jonathan Hopkins, will know it. The hilt of the U.S. Model 1860  One from the Ancient Order of Hibernians - AOH  And one from the Grand Army of the Republic - GAR  P.S. The more that I think on it, with the great similarity of the sword you posted and the GAR sword above, I'm beginning to think that your sword may actually be related to the GAR in some manner. Some GAR swords are found with scabbards with a frog attachment and in leather like yours instead of the usual 3-ring and metal setup. The Sons of Veterans replaced the GAR in the 20th century and had similar swords as yours except with an "SV" on the guard. So, maybe the "OG", or maybe it's "GO" ?, on yours represents some group/rank/position of the GAR? |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 12, 2009 19:33:35 GMT
The markings on that last one down look identical aside from the letters, must be related somehow...interesting, thanks!  |
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