Original U.S. Civil War Rare Model 1860 Naval Cutlass by Ames Mfg. Co. with Scarce Wire-Wrapped Grip - Dated 1862 Military Maps flanges or ridges as a

flanges or ridges as a mace (Streitkolben)

Mihiel OffensiveFor the Battle of Saint-Mihiel

The tag does appear to date from the WWII Era

with the expected wear from age and long service

albeit still retaining their civilian status

Original U.S. Civil War Rare Model 1860 Naval Cutlass by Ames Mfg. Co. with Scarce Wire-Wrapped Grip - Dated 1862 Military Maps flanges or ridges as aOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a tremendous example of the rarely seen U. S. Naval Cutlass, as used from 1860 1865. The boarding cutlass was derived from the French pattern of 1833, often referred to as a cullere a pot, or more commonly called the soup ladle weapon. It features all brass mounts and a fantastically retained wire wrapped leather grip, indicative of issue to an officer. These almost never retain their wire, so this is a