Three G.A.R. Swords

Three G. A.R. Swords, c. late 19th century, a Model 1860 staff and field officer's sword with brass hilt marked GAR , engraved steel blade marked PATCH/&/FELLOWS/BOSTON/MASS. , and G.A.R. , with a steel scabbard with brass fittings, a Model 1860 staff and field officer's sword with brass hilt marked GAR , engraved steel blade with A.E. Hammond with the post markings, steel scabbard and brass fittings, and a Model 1850 foot officer's sword with leather-wrapped grip and brass hilt, engraved steel blade marked H. RUDDICK/BOSTON. MASS. and U.S. , engraved steel scabbard with decorative brass fittings marked Presented To/Encampment Chas. Beck/Post 56 Dept. of Mass. G.A.R./by vote at the/G.A.R. Fair at Cambridge/March 15th. 1859 . Provenance: From the collection of the late Peter F. Frazier and M. Prudence Fleck.