Original U.S. Mexican American War Ames Model 1832 Artillery Short Sword with Scabbard & Scarce Maker-Marked White Buff Belt Rig - Dated 1834 - Service Worn MG 34 Bolt & Barrel Assembly We just purchased this very

We just purchased this very nice dagger at a military trade show

The overall design is a mixture of classic European forms inspired by the Empire Style but mounted with an Islamic blade as would have been typical of the period for fine battle and presentation swords

This leaves a fantastic pattern of round flat denticles with a black background

The round is in very good condition and retains much of its original finish

All stitching is intact and the holster shows signs of relative use to it with no damage present

Original U.S. Mexican American War Ames Model 1832 Artillery Short Sword with Scabbard & Scarce Maker-Marked White Buff Belt Rig - Dated 1834 - Service Worn MG 34 Bolt & Barrel Assembly We just purchased this veryOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a wonderful service used example of an Ames Model 1832 Artillery Short sword, made during the 2nd year of production, 1834, for use in the Seminole Wars & the MexicanAmerican War of 1846 1848, as well as the Civil War. These early examples saw repeated use in different units over a very long period. Whats better is that the sword comes complete with its original White Buff Model 1832 Heavy Artillery Sword