Original U.S. Civil War Rare Model 1860 Naval Cutlass by Ames Mfg. Co. with Wooden Grips - Dated 1862 Category_MG 34 Ammo Storage The paint is heavily chipping

The paint is heavily chipping as shown

16 & JULY 20

9819 / 43 on the rear of the front winder

20th Regiment of Foot (1751-1782)

as it has shrunk over time

Original U.S. Civil War Rare Model 1860 Naval Cutlass by Ames Mfg. Co. with Wooden Grips - Dated 1862 Category_MG 34 Ammo Storage The paint is heavily chippingOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a fair example of the rarely seen U. S. Naval Cutlass, as used from 1860 1865. The boarding cutlass was derived from the French pattern of 1833, often referred to as a cullere a pot, or more commonly called the soup ladle weapon. It features all brass mounts and a leather wrapped wooden sword grip. These were never bound in brass wire even though there are grooves. The curved 26 inch blade's ricasso is marked