Original U.S. Grand Army of the Republic Civil War Veteran’s Sword Presented to Commander C.H. Miller in 1881 with Two GAR Belts - “The Sword of Metuchen” Feed Block Assembly the entire system weighed 126lbs

the entire system weighed 126lbs which required multiple crew to tote the various major components about - a typical crew numbered four

Joseph Rider experimented with several breech loading weapon designs

was a partially licensed in the organization

The black finish on the exterior now is checked and crazed throughout

Original U.S. Grand Army of the Republic Civil War Veteran’s Sword Presented to Commander C.H. Miller in 1881 with Two GAR Belts - “The Sword of Metuchen” Feed Block Assembly the entire system weighed 126lbsOriginal Items. One of a Kind. This is a gorgeous group including a great presentation GAR sword and two GAR Belts. This Grand Army of the Republic Presentation Sword was presented to C. H. Miller, who we believe to be Cornelius H. Miller, 6th Regiment, NY Field Artillery. The sword is engraved on both sides of the scabbard with the following inscription: Commander C. H. MILLER From his friends Dec. 1, 1881. THE SWORD OF METUCHEN From this, we can