US CIVIL WAR PRESENTATION GRADE M1850 STAFF & FIELD OFFICER SWORD BY AMES.

US CIVIL WAR PRESENTATION GRADE M1850 STAFF & FIELD OFFICER SWORD BY AMES. Double etched blade that is decorated with panels that feature patriotic and foliate motifs for over half its length. The sword is maker marked using acid etching above the obverse ricasso and reads "Ames Mfg. Co. / Chicopee / Mass." Reverse ricasso is marked with the Ames scroll marking. Blade exhibits a gray patina with scattered blemishes and sharpening toward the tip. Etchings are weak. Standard Staff and Field configuration with open scrollwork and the letters "US" on the guard, laurel leaves engraved on pommel, and tiered cap. Center swelled stacked leather washer grip. Leather throat pad present with one break. Hilt exhibits a pleasing patina. Knucklebow is separated from pommel. Complete with metal scabbard that features scalloped brass mounts and engraved carry ring mounts. Upper mount is marked "AMES MFG. CO. / CHICOPEE / MASS". The mounts exhibit a pleasing patina with dents on the drag. Scabbard body exhibits scattered freckling and areas of loss to the blued finish. CONDITION: Good. Item Dimensions: L: 39"Name Value Blade Length 31 - 1/2" Overall Length 37 - 1/2", Item Dimensions:, Name, Value, Blade Length, 31 - 1/2", Overall Length, 37 - 1/2"

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