G.A.R (Grand Army of the Republic) rapier owned by Captain Edwin W. Moffett of the 8th Maryland Volunteer Infantry, U.S.A. The G.A.R was a Union Veteran's Association. Members wore G.A.R swords with their uniforms. The swords are based on the 1860 Staff and Field Officers Sword. Captain Moffett was a member until his death in…

Sword

Description

G.A.R (Grand Army of the Republic) rapier owned by Captain Edwin W. Moffett of the 8th Maryland Volunteer Infantry, U.S.A. The G.A.R was a Union Veteran's Association. Members wore G.A.R swords with their uniforms. The swords are based on the 1860 Staff and Field Officers Sword. Captain Moffett was a member until his death in 1880.

Creator

unknown

Date

1866-1880

Object ID

1958.12.26 a,b

Accession Number

1958.12

Resource ID

15075

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