CIVIL WAR M1850 FOOT OFFICER'S SWORD BY AMES MINT

Overall sword remains in fine + condition. Blade is fine with nice etching on both sides. The shark skin grip is very fine. The original blued steel brass mounted scabbard is very fine and retains 99% of its original blue that has turned to a lovely plumb color. Overall a near mint looking example. Sword measures 37 3/4" in scabbard. Ricasso & hilt are marked Ames Mfg. Co. Chicopee Mass.