Original U.S. Civil War Ames Model 1832 Artillery Short Sword - “America’s Gladius” - Dated 1847 - Excellent Condition Military Equipment who had the chin cords

who had the chin cords removed to provide a “crusher” appearance to the cap

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genuine Deutsche Reichsbahn (German National Railway) green cotton arm band with minor wear

Original U.S. Civil War Ames Model 1832 Artillery Short Sword - “America’s Gladius” - Dated 1847 - Excellent Condition Military Equipment who had the chin cordsOriginal 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