US M1850 FOOT OFFICER SWORD WITH INDIAN WARS PRESENTATION.

M1850 Foot Officer's Sword by Ames. Double etched blade that is decorated with panels that feature patriotic and foliate motifs for over half its length. The sword is maker marked using acid etching on the obverse ricasso and reads "Ames Mfg. Co. / Chicopee . Mass". Etchings are faint. Blade exhibits a light gray patina with scattered blemishes and freckling. Open scrollwork on the guard, laurel leaves engraved on pommel, and tiered cap. Center swelled, grooved wood grip to accommodate twisted brass wire. The shagreen wrap exhibits wear and oxidation. Hilt exhibits pleasing patina. Complete with leather scabbard that features brass mounts. Mounts exhibit a pleasing patina. Upper mount is marked "AMES MFG. CO. / CHICOPEE / MASS" on reverse side and engraved with a presentation "Presented / from / E. COMP. / to their / I. Lieutenant / Adolf Bendleben / 18. November 1872". Drag is marked "JL 44" and is separated from scabbard. Mounts exhibit dents. Scabbard body exhibits heavy crazing and surface cracks with recoloring. CONDITION: Fair.

Item Dimensions: L: 37"

Name

Value

Blade Length

30"

Overall Length

36 - 1/2"