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US M1832 GENERAL & STAFF OFFICER'S SWORD.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:300.00 USD Estimated At:600.00 - 800.00 USD
US M1832 GENERAL & STAFF OFFICER'S SWORD.
Overall length: 37 3/8". Blade length: 31 3/8". Blade has a single central fullered & is etched over 2/3 of its length w/ various military, patriotic & foliate motifs. A scroll near the ricasso reads, “N P Ames Cutler Springfield”. Gilded brass hilt. Reeded wood grip. No scabbard. CONDITION: blade has a medium gray patina w/ areas of cleaned pitting concentrated near the tip. Etching is clear but a bit worn. Hilt retains approx. 60% original gilding. No silver foil covers the grip. (02-15204/BF). $600-800.