Original U.S. Civil War Rare Model 1860 Naval Cutlass by Ames Mfg. Co. with Rare Leather Riveted Scabbard - Dated 1862 Madsen LMG Appointment to the CAMC nursing

Appointment to the CAMC nursing service required women to have British citizenship

The material is in very good condition with some minor wear and no tearing or major damage

1871 in Solingen

Spanish–American War

Original U.S. Civil War Rare Model 1860 Naval Cutlass by Ames Mfg. Co. with Rare Leather Riveted Scabbard - Dated 1862 Madsen LMG Appointment to the CAMC nursingOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice 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, leather wrapped sword grip, and a nice riveted leather scabbard. These scabbards were riveted instead of stitched, as saltwater destroys stitching