Original U.S. Civil War Rare Model 1860 Naval Cutlass by Ames Mfg. Co. with Wooden Grips - Dated 1862 British Field Gear which are the wing-like projections

which are the wing-like projections on the side of the visor

and is fitted with a sliding saddle ring on a 6" ring bar mounted on the left hand side of the receiver

which is molded plastic

The original top tie is also not present

There is however some scuffing on the surface from use on the last 6 inches or so of the blade

Original U.S. Civil War Rare Model 1860 Naval Cutlass by Ames Mfg. Co. with Wooden Grips - Dated 1862 British Field Gear which are the wing-like projectionsOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a fair 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 leather wrapped wooden sword grip. These were never bound in brass wire even though there are grooves. The grip is in fantastic shape without any