Classic Ames Model 1860 Cavalry Sword dated 1863 descended through an Ohio family and identified to George V. Ward 1st Regiment Ohio Volunteer Cavalry…Saber is in very fine condition showing wear and use typical of being carried through the war.

George V. Ward, Company F 1st O.V.C., mustered in at Camp Chase Columbus, Ohio Sept. 13, 1861 as a private; promoted to Sgt. Nov. 4, 1861; promoted to 1st Sgt. Nov. 1, 1864; 1st Lt. (acting Captain) March 18, 1865 and mustered out on Sept. 13, 1865 as a 1st Lt.(Ames Model 1860 Cavalry Sword ID”d to George V. Ward 1st Regt. Ohio Volunteer Cavalry)