U.S. Bowie Knife & Letter: Dated 1848, U.S. Secretary of State Henry Clay MG 42 Mounts Purchased by IMA in the

Purchased by IMA in the early 1990s and discovered recently in our warehouse reorganization

nicely marked:

- Leather side ties

Expressly designed for Officers of the rifle regiments being formed all over England in the early Victorian era many of whom were volunteers

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U.S. Bowie Knife & Letter: Dated 1848, U.S. Secretary of State Henry Clay MG 42 Mounts Purchased by IMA in theOriginal Item: One only. A huge, historically significant Classic Bowie knife with a 14 inch blade, 2. 5 inches wide at its widest point and overall about 19". The blade is engraved or etched on one side with intricate designs including "American Spread Eagle" and "America" with a ribbon slogan "The Patriots Self Defender." The blade is also marked "Graveley & Wreaks, New York." It has ivory grip panels with what appear to be German Silver mounts. The