Original U.S. Mexican American War & Civil War Ames Model 1832 Artillery Short Sword - Dated 1835 German Documents & Books assembly number H 2 can

assembly number H 2 can be seen on the grip frame under the grips

Den scheidenden Kameraden

The nickel plated fittings are in wonderful condition with the plating retained almost completely

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

The 505th suffered heavy losses during the relatively brief campaign

Original U.S. Mexican American War & Civil War Ames Model 1832 Artillery Short Sword - Dated 1835 German Documents & Books assembly number H 2 canOriginal 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.