Ames mark on reissued scroll on top mount/throat and on etched panel on blade ricasso. Double edged 31½ straight blade. Etched on one side with Indian figure “Tecumseh” and wing-spread American eagle. Reverse side with identical eagle with a panel of armor above a patriotic shield with “US” in center.

In 1834, the U.S. government wanted sturdy swords for its General Officers and their staffs that was “intended for Officers of the Army.” This model sword, fitted with a black leather scabbard, was intended for use by all officers except the same sword with a steel scabbard while only General Officers could wear a brass scabbard fitted with a frog stud as well. And only General Officers were allowed engraving on their scabbards.

The sword meets the regulation for the General Officers’ sword with its silver grip, gilt guard pommel, knucklebow, boat shell guard, and the double-edged central-fuller blade.

Grips are coiled wire-impressed silver in two sections with a gold gilt hilt. The two-piece, brass pommel cap is globular in shape and has a capstan at the base. Knucklebow is rounded on both ends but is flattened in the center and decorated with a beaded design set in a recessed panel. The twin, rounded cross quillons are slightly bent forward and decorated on each end with an eight-pointed star, both heavily worn down. Brass counterguard, a separate piece, has a boat-shaped guard hilt. Leather pad or washer is strong, but torn. Brass has a great deal of its original gilt finish.

The upper mount throat has had its frog stud removed many, many years ago—no doubt during its years of service. Their guard has all of its boat-shaped extension slightly bent. The leather scabbard is in fine condition with normal age signs. It is interesting to note that the early version of this pattern sword had a problem with the scabbards being slightly too large for the mounts—this may be a very early example or the leather bar curved the throat and drag to expand and tear in the scalloped side. Priced to sell.

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