Original U.S. Civil War Rare Model 1860 Naval Cutlass by Ames Mfg. Co. with Scarce Wire-Wrapped Grip - Dated 1862 - Excellent U.S. Edged Weapons approved the reintroduction of a

approved the reintroduction of a dress blue uniform for enlisted men

This is a very nice example of a Unit Marked 2nd Infantry Division helmet shell

with two diamond chips for "eyes"

with a federal eagle on the left side of the blade

While designed for the model 1882

Original U.S. Civil War Rare Model 1860 Naval Cutlass by Ames Mfg. Co. with Scarce Wire-Wrapped Grip - Dated 1862 - Excellent U.S. Edged Weapons approved the reintroduction of aOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a tremendous 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 fantastically retained wire wrapped leather grip, often indicative of issue to an officer. These almost never retain their wire, so this is a