This 1864 presentation US sword features a US motif etched blade, brass scabbard, brass hand guard, silver hilt, US embossed. Engraved on scabbard as follows “Major Anthony Johnson Allaire 133 New York Infantry 1864 Gallant Service”. Comes with paperwork. At the start of the American Civil War, the Board of Police Commissioners began plans to raise four regiments to send out to the front. Allaire was serving as drillmaster to a small group of men on Rikers Island and was one of the first to volunteer his services to the Union Army. He and his men were organized as Company E and incorporated into the 133rd New York Volunteer Infantry. Allaire was elected the company's captain and first commander.[1][2]
Allaire while serving with the 133rd New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment.
Allaire quickly rose in rank until his eventual appointment as lieutenant colonel of the regiment. He saw action at Port Hudson, Marksville Plains, Fort Bisland, Cross Roads and Vermillion as well as engagements along the Red River. During General Philip Sheridan's campaign against General Jubal Early in 1864, Allaire was placed in charge of guarding a Union pay train carrying $3 million in special back pay for Sheridan's troops and defended the train against Confederate guerillas. Allaire was mustered out June 6, 1865.
Condition (Very Good).

(Very Good).