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 17th Century The telephone dial still works

The telephone dial still works correctly

We can see that there definitely used to be a mei (signature) on the correct area of the blade

1944-08-01    Colonel

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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 17th Century The telephone dial still worksOriginal 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