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1840 Pattern Medical Staff or Pay Dept. Sword

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:1,250.00 USD Estimated At:5,000.00 - 7,000.00 USD
1840 Pattern Medical Staff or Pay Dept. Sword
<B>1840 Pattern Medical Staff or Pay Department Sword.</B></I> Manufactured by Ames Manufacturing Company, Chicopee, Massachusetts, blade 30”, .75" wide at the hilt, 36½” overall to top of pommel, with scabbard, in very good condition. The 1840 pattern sword served double duty as both a Pay Department sword and Medical Staff sword. The blade is elliptical in cross section and etched on each side with floral sprays, military themes, American eagle with ribbon bearing the motto “E Pluribus Unum”, and caduceus. The grip is gilded brass with an oak leaf and acorn motif; on the obverse side is an oval medallion bearing an American eagle. The reverse side has a similar medallion left blank obviously intended to receive the owner's name. The pommel is shaped like a pineapple. The guard consists of floral motif quillons and two shields, one on the obverse and one on the reverse. The obverse shield is bordered with a floral motif within which are arranged 13 stars. The reverse shield is unadorned. The scabbard is gilded brass and engraved with floral decoration on the obverse side and is plain on the reverse side. There are two suspension rings present on the scabbard. The overall condition of this rare sword is very good with some wear to the gilt mainly on the grip, some age darkening to the blade, and a few dents (one which has slightly cracked the metal) to the scabbard and what appears to be an old solder repair to the lower suspension ring.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Requires 3rd Party Shipping (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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