AMES PRESENTATION GRADE OFFICERS SWORD: Civil War era or earlier, gilt brass figural helmet finial, engraved silver grip, gilt brass crossguard, original chain. 31 1/4'' etched blade with foliate, eagle and motto and military motifs, marked ''Ames Mfg Co., Chicopee Mass.''. Gilt metal scabbard with eagle in medallion center mount. Overall measures 40'' long.
CONDITION: Age stains to blade, discoloration top of crossguard, minor dings and missing spots of gilt to scabbard.