Original U.S. Mexican-American War Era Knight’s Head Militia Officer’s Sword with Mother of Pearl Grip & Original Scabbard by Ames Mfg. Co - Circa 1830s Original Items
Item: ONJR24GMA19

Original U.S. Mexican-American War Era Knight’s Head Militia Officer’s Sword with Mother of Pearl Grip & Original Scabbard by Ames Mfg. Co - Circa 1830s

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  • Original Item. Only One Available. This is an absolutely stunning example of a scarce 1830s “Knight’s Head” Pommel Officer’s sword with a gorgeous wire-wrapped mother of pearl grip and a brass chain handguard. This example was manufactured by the famed Ames Manufacturing Company out of Cabotville, Chicopee, Massachusetts. This example has a lovely etched blade and comes complete with its ornate brass scabbard.

    This Ames militia officer’s sword is in near excellent condition, with a full length 31¼”  blade showing nice edge and point, smooth bright metal, with vivid etching on a bright frosted ground and Ames dry needle etched blade address: Ames Mfg Co. Cabotville Mass. The blade is etched with an American Eagle & motto, vinery and plants. The etching is very clear and has been well-preserved within its scabbard for nearly 2 centuries. The blade even retains the leather blade buffer.

    The pommel is in the form of a high-crested visored and plumed Greco-Roman helmet with double-chain knuckleguard connecting to the end of one of the curved ends of the crossguard. The grip is a lovely brass wire-wrapped mother of pearl finish which is well-retained with a small bit of oxidation. The grips have minor chipping and cracking from age but have a lovely patina. The chape is well-designed with the American Eagle & shield motif. 

    The included brass scabbard has a lovely ornate finish at the suspension rings, with just some denting and oxidation from age. 

    This is a truly stunning example of a scarce & ornate officer’s sword from a niche era in American history. Comes ready for further research and display.

    Dimensions:
    Blade length: 31¼”
    Overall length: 36⅞”
    Crossguard: 4½”
    Scabbard length: 32¼”
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