Help to identify Sword.

[CODY]

Hi guys. Sorry, this wasn't found MDing. But it belongs to a friend of mine. He's had it about 37 years. Was wondering if anyone might be able to ID it. Its 35 3/4 inches long. Would appreceate any info. Thanks.[attachimg=1][attachimg=2][attachimg=3]

[del]

it looks like a cerimonial sword or for a fraternal organization like the Masons or international order of odd fellows , ect. , ect.

[Full Metal Digger]

I vote for post-Civil War ceremonial GAR sword--a nice relic to be sure!

[aloldstuff]

Cody, I don't know if this will be of any help......I have a sword from the 1700's. I can unscrew the tip of the handle and the handle slides off revealing the makers name.

[RobW]

Generally the sword makers name and sometimes....a date...can be found on the base of the blade right before it goes into the handle. Anything else etched onto the blade?

I agree with Dan too. Lots of ceremonial swords late 1800-early 1900s.I'm thinking Knights of Columbus (Catholic Frat).