{"product_id":"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","title":"Original U.S. Mexican-American War Era Knight’s Head Militia Officer’s Sword with Mother of Pearl Grip \u0026 Original Scabbard by Ames Mfg. Co - Circa 1830s","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 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 \u0026amp; 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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 \u0026amp; shield motif. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe included brass scabbard has a lovely ornate finish at the suspension rings, with just some denting and oxidation from age. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a truly stunning example of a scarce \u0026amp; ornate officer’s sword from a niche era in American history. Comes ready for further research and display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade length: 31¼”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall length: 36⅞”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrossguard: 4½”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScabbard length: 32¼”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42146206089285,"sku":"ONJR24GMA19","price":995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONJR24GMA19__01.jpg?v=1733958668","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/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","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}