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AMES M1850 FIELD & STAFF OFFICERS SWORD (ET1965)

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:4,600.00 USD Estimated At:4,650.00 - 9,300.00 USD
AMES M1850 FIELD & STAFF OFFICERS SWORD (ET1965)
ET0606120010 AMES M1850 FIELD & STAFF OFFICERS SWORD, belonging to Harry Appel of Clermont Co., Ohio. This fine example of an Ames sword is marked on the blue steel scabbard ~Ames Mfg.Co. Chicopee, Mass~. The sword is 38in long with cast brass hilt with single piece of quillion, guard with ~US~, knuckle bow and pommel. Grip is wire wrapped shark skin and blade has etched patriotic motifs. The 33.75in scabbard has gilt brass throat, top band, middle band, each with carrying ring and drag. It is rare to find a marked scabbard in this fine a condition with over 90% original bluing.