Original U.S. Mexican American War & Civil War Ames Model 1832 Artillery Short Sword - Dated 1835 German Documents & Books so it can no longer

so it can no longer be pulled out without removing the barrel web

Den scheidenden Kameraden

This inert example offers the opportunity to own a full-size “Ma Deuce” assembled with genuine U

however it looks like during the war it was overpainted with lightly textured panzergrau (armor gray)

He was a part of the NSFK Flying Corps

Original U.S. Mexican American War & Civil War Ames Model 1832 Artillery Short Sword - Dated 1835 German Documents & Books so it can no longerOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent service worn example of the distinctive U. S. Model 1832 Foot Artillery short sword, popularly nicknamed Americas Gladius because of its obvious resemblance to the ancient Roman short sword. Manufactured by N. P. Ames of Springfield, Massachusetts and dated 1835, this early federal contract example retains its original blade markings, brass hilt, and a particularly desirable combination of U. S.