Original U.S. Civil War Ames Model 1832 Artillery Short Sword - “America’s Gladius” - Dated 1847 - Excellent Condition Category_Night Sights One active company buying for

One active company buying for the Confederate States was SINCLAIR HAMILTON & COMPANY who employed an English "Viewer/Inspector" to check weapons before purchase on their behalf

the secretary of defense

and struggled in his attempts to improve its service and financial condition

- Original Bronze Star Medal

The bayonet shows signs of being used and has minor rust and pitting throughout the blade

Original U.S. Civil War Ames Model 1832 Artillery Short Sword - “America’s Gladius” - Dated 1847 - Excellent Condition Category_Night Sights One active company buying forOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent example of an Ames 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 4''. The blade is stamped on the