Original U.S. Civil War Ames Model 1832 Artillery Short Sword Dated 1844 Helmets The barrel and lock are

The barrel and lock are enhanced with inlaid Silver decorations

all planes returned

especially when many of the British troops

This helmet is heat-lot stamped 57A

also called a "sock knife" as it is always worn in the top of the stocking while wearing a kilt

Original U.S. Civil War Ames Model 1832 Artillery Short Sword Dated 1844 Helmets The barrel and lock areOriginal Item: Only One Available. This 1844 dated Ames Foot Artillery sword has a straight, heavy iron blade. It is double edged and the blade is very clean. There are two side by side fullers, starting just below the hilt. Then, after a space of 11 16", there is a single broad center fuller that extends toward the blade's spear shaped point. The overall blade length is approximately 19''. The blade is stamped on the reverse, near the hilt: US 1844