Original U.S. Second Seminole War Rare First Year Production Ames Model 1832 Artillery Short Sword with Partial Scabbard - Dated 1833 Japanese Flare Guns The end of the handle

The end of the handle has been fashioned into what looks to be a soldier wearing a visor cap

one air squadron

the trademark of Puma-Werk

Army during the following two decades: Matthew Ridgway

as well as a lot of the original case hardening on the lock plates and frame

Original U.S. Second Seminole War Rare First Year Production Ames Model 1832 Artillery Short Sword with Partial Scabbard - Dated 1833 Japanese Flare Guns The end of the handleOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a lovely patinated example of an Ames Model 1832 Artillery Short sword, dated 1833, a very scarce first year example. This design of foot artillery sword has a straight, heavy double edged steel blade, leading it to be nicknamed Americas Gladius. There are two side by side fullers, starting just below the hilt. Then, after a space of 11 16", there is a single center fuller that extends toward the blade's