Original U.S. Civil War Mexican American War Ames Model 1832 Artillery Short Sword - “America’s Gladius” - Inspected by William Smith & Accepted by Mann Page Lomax Books & Films Overall length: 18 ¼“

Overall length: 18 ¼“

The patent marking is also present on the loading rammer

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and Black ribbon measuring 20 1/2" x 1 3/4"

These indicate that the case is for 15 Stück (Pieces) Stielhandgranate 24

Original U.S. Civil War Mexican American War Ames Model 1832 Artillery Short Sword - “America’s Gladius” - Inspected by William Smith & Accepted by Mann Page Lomax Books & Films Overall length: 18 ¼“Original Item: Only One Available. This is a gorgeous service worn example of Americas Gladius, an Ames type Model 1832 Artillery Short sword. This design of foot artillery sword has a straight, heavy double edged steel blade. There are two side by side fullers, starting just below the hilt. Then, after a space of 11 16", there is a single center fuller that extends toward the blade's spear shaped point. The overall blade length is approximately 19 1