This pattern was adopted for all officers, except Chaplains, in 1902, with the guard specified as nickeled in December. This one is complete and in excellent condition with bright, blade, hilt, and scabbard with no flaking or bubbling to the finish and grip with no chips or cracks. We see only a few small marks on the pommel cap. This is made in the standard configuration with slightly curved single-edged blade having a false edge for a distance back from the point and a broad central fuller, with the blade etched in geometric and floral motifs, and a central panel on one side with a “U.S.” in Old English and on the other with a traditional looking spread-winged American eagle and E PLURIBUS UNUM banner scroll beneath.

The red sealing pad is in place under the guard. The reverse ricasso bears the etching maker name, “The Ames Sword Co. Chicopee, Mass.” As perhaps the preeminent U.S. sword maker of the 19^th century, the company needs no introduction. This business name was in use from 1881. The company was acquired by M.C. Lilley in the 1920s and the name was changed to Lilly-Ames, with the transfer completed in 1930 and the Chicopee operation closed down, making this a nice 1902-1930 example of the regulation U.S. officer’s sword. [sr] [ph:m]

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