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Civil War Ames Cutlass And U.S.S. Monitor Iron

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:150.00 USD Estimated At:600.00 - 800.00 USD
Civil War Ames Cutlass And U.S.S. Monitor Iron
<B>Civil War Ames Naval Cutlass And U.S.S. <I>Monitor</B></I> Iron Plate Relic.</B></I> U.S.Navy cutlass with faint AMES and CHICOPEE MASS stamped on one side of the ricasso and 1862 on the other; large brass guard stamped 51 229 with leather-wrapped wooden grip. Some very light pitting to blade, cleaned brass elements, grip brass wire no longer extant. A solid example of a Civil War cutlass, which is much scarcer than cavalry, infantry or artillery swords. Good condition; U.S.S. <I>Monitor</B></I> iron plating relic, 3" x 2" x .5" thick. This is mounted to a wooden block affixed with a custom brass plaque reading, "<I>First rolling of armor plate for USS Monitor at Portec Inc. Plant Troy New York 1861-101</B></I>." Iron from <I>the</B></I> ironclad! Light pitting.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Large Collectibles (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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