AMERICAN MILITIA SWORD.

AMERICAN MILITIA SWORD. 31-1/2” straight blade embellished with various military and floral motifs. Blade etch is very light but mostly discernable if glinted in the light. Areas of original frosting remain with black and gray staining. Cruciform guard is decorated with central stars. Carved bone handle and knights head pommel with original chain. Decorated brass scabbard, probably not original to this sword. Marked, “AMES MFG CO, CHICOPEE MASS”. CONDITION: Scabbard retains about 90% original gilding. Hilt and pommel exhibit traces of original gilt. 4-51088 JS67 (500-600)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2004

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	635	$575.00	AMERICAN MILITIA SWORD. 31-1/2” straight blade embellished with various military and floral motifs. Blade etch is very light but mostly discernable if glinted in the light. Areas of original frosting remain with black and gray staining. Cruciform guard is decorated with central stars. Carved bone handle and knights head pommel with original chain. Decorated brass scabbard, probably not original to this sword. Marked, “AMES MFG CO, CHICOPEE MASS”. CONDITION: Scabbard retains about 90% original gilding. Hilt and pommel exhibit traces of original gilt. 4-51088 JS67 (500-600) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2004 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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