CIVIL WAR MEDICAL STAFF OFFICERS SWORD.

CIVIL WAR MEDICAL STAFF OFFICERS SWORD. 30-1/2” etched blade. Full firm marked Ames Mfg. Co., Chicopee, Mass. along with various patriotic motifs and a 3” panel which says, “U.S. Medical Staff”. Scabbard is brass and is firm marked, “N.P. Ames Cutler Springfield, Mass”. Fine example of a Civil War medical staff officer’s sword, though an earlier Ames address appears on the scabbard. Sword & scabbard appear to be orig to each other. CONDITION: Blade is grey/bright with much orig frosting. Scabbard & hilt exhibit 60% orig gilt. Middle & top mounts of scabbard are both loose. 4-58805 JS4 (1,500-2,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2006

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
	898	$5,750.00	CIVIL WAR MEDICAL STAFF OFFICERS SWORD. 30-1/2” etched blade. Full firm marked Ames Mfg. Co., Chicopee, Mass. along with various patriotic motifs and a 3” panel which says, “U.S. Medical Staff”. Scabbard is brass and is firm marked, “N.P. Ames Cutler Springfield, Mass”. Fine example of a Civil War medical staff officer’s sword, though an earlier Ames address appears on the scabbard. Sword & scabbard appear to be orig to each other. CONDITION: Blade is grey/bright with much orig frosting. Scabbard & hilt exhibit 60% orig gilt. Middle & top mounts of scabbard are both loose. 4-58805 JS4 (1,500-2,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2006 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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