Original U.S. Grand Army of the Republic M1860 Officer Sword by H.A. Winship of Boston with Scabbard Japanese Edged Weapons Additionally there is an Imperial

Additionally there is an Imperial Japanese Army 5-Pointed star on the front and may have been used as a “last ditch” Army helmet

The bore still shows clear 5 groove rifling

Year of publication

CONTRACT NO W535-AC-26977

while the left side is missing

Original U.S. Grand Army of the Republic M1860 Officer Sword by H.A. Winship of Boston with Scabbard Japanese Edged Weapons Additionally there is an ImperialOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is the standard U. S. Army Officer's Dress or Parade Sword Model 1860, as first issued during the Civil War. The design was popular, and retained for decades afterwards as the standard officer's dress sword. This is definitely an upmarket customized example, with an ornate hilt and brass scabbard with highly adorned fittings. Intended for presentation, it was definitely meant to impress. This sword was made for