Original U.S. Indian Wars Era Model 1860 Army Staff and Field Officer Sword with Etched Blade & Fold Down Guard by G.W. Simmons & Co. of Boston ERA maker marked Deschler & Sohn

maker marked Deschler & Sohn / München

This gives wonderful provenance to an already fantastic rare helmet

Whitfield who's obituary can be found here

Manuel Belgrano

At that time training was conducted at the Imperial Camp which is presently occupied by the Gemunu Watch troops

Original U.S. Indian Wars Era Model 1860 Army Staff and Field Officer Sword with Etched Blade & Fold Down Guard by G.W. Simmons & Co. of Boston ERA maker marked Deschler & SohnOriginal Item: One Of A Kind: This particular sword, identified as an M1860, is a lovely Indian Wars era manufacture with a rare fold down guard & etched blade, manufactured by G. W. Simmons & Co. of Boston, Massachusetts. Although it is an edged weapon, this post war version of the M1860 sword was primarily intended for use in ceremonies. The blade, measuring 31 inches in length, is straight, double edged, and has a diamond shaped cross section. The