Original U.S. Civil War Naval Boarding Cutlass By Ames with Leather Scabbard - Dated 1861 Price_over $990 We were under guard- they

We were under guard- they were standing with machine guns -that was it- we couldn’t say anything to anybody

Fortunately someone invented the post WW1 "hooter" and these dreadful devices were gratefully retired

Some P-61 Black Widows remained in service until the 1950s

This is a fine example of totally original Model M17 M-1917 Austrian Hungarian WW1 size 66 helmet shell

the son of a Vicar in West Lavington

Original U.S. Civil War Naval Boarding Cutlass By Ames with Leather Scabbard - Dated 1861 Price_over $990 We were under guard- theyOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a genuine early United States Naval Boarding Cutlass dated 1861 on the blade ricasso. The reverse has a scroll emblem with the maker name inside: Made by AMES MFG. CO CHICOPEE, MASS. The 26 inch blade is in very good condition, with a bright finish with just a bit of oxidation staining in places. The edge is a bit rough do to some light denting. Brass bowl hand guard showing signs of it's very rare ORIGINAL