Original U.S. Civil War Rare Model 1860 Naval Cutlass by Ames Mfg. Co. with Scarce Wire-Wrapped Grip - Dated 1862 Military Maps having both

having both

European- Africa- Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with five battle stars

or maybe purchased as a collector's item

This has the look of a gun that definitely was stored in a dry environment for a long period without proper maintenance

The belt loop does have a retaining strap with both snap buttons

Original U.S. Civil War Rare Model 1860 Naval Cutlass by Ames Mfg. Co. with Scarce Wire-Wrapped Grip - Dated 1862 Military Maps having bothOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a tremendous example of the rarely seen U. S. Naval Cutlass, as used from 1860 1865. The boarding cutlass was derived from the French pattern of 1833, often referred to as a cullere a pot, or more commonly called the soup ladle weapon. It features all brass mounts and a fantastically retained wire wrapped leather grip, indicative of issue to an officer. These almost never retain their wire, so this is a