Original U.S. Civil War Rare Model 1860 Naval Cutlass by Ames Mfg. Co. - Dated 1862 Military Audio and regulations pertaining to the

and regulations pertaining to the kit and its transport

It is only proper then that this piece be utilized by a Naval Officer

Still there is some oxidation and pitting still remaining on the blade near the end

however the leather is torn a bit at the bottom

The grip ferrule looks to be plated brass

Original U.S. Civil War Rare Model 1860 Naval Cutlass by Ames Mfg. Co. - Dated 1862 Military Audio and regulations pertaining to theOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a great 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. This example does have grooves, but shows no evidence of ever having been fitted with a wire wrap. These are