P10043 M-1850 Staff And Field Officer's Sword. An outstanding Ames M-1850 Satff And Field Officer's Sword. The sword is engraved on both the scabbard throat and pommel of the sword "W.F." for "Col. William Forbes 42nd Missouri Inf." The hilt retains approx.95% of it's original gilt finish and is complete with 100% of the shark skin wrap and wire, and engraved "W.F." on the pommel. The blade is 30 1/2" long and has very strong etching, and some very light frosting remaining, with floral motifs, U.S., trophies of war, an American eagle etc. It is maker marked "Ames Mfg. Co. Chicopee Mass." and is complete with the original leather washer. There are three very small edge nicks on the blade, but it is free from any rust, pitting or sharpening marks. The scabbard is leather which is rare for a staff and field, there are no breaks in the leather but there are some shallow cracks to the finish. The finish still has a high gloss luster and the mounts retain approx. 80% of the original gilt finish. The throat is engraved "W.F." and is maker marked "Ames Mfg. Co. Chicopee Mass." Fantastic example.. Untouched!

GRADE ****                         PRICE $ SOLD

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