Original Item: Only One Available. Now this is a rare bird! This is a very nice service used 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. As originally issued, these featured all brass mounts, a wooden leather wrapped sword grip, and a nice brass-fitted leather scabbard. Unfortunately, exposure to the sea air and moisture would rapidly degrade the leather components, so this example is missing the leather grip wrapping, as well as the entire scabbard. However these are hard to find in ANY condition, and we have only had a few previously.

The curved 26 inch blade's ricasso is marked on one side with the banner style address, which is very faded, and only partly legible with a light and magnifying glass -

One the other side it is marked-

The blade now has a dark oxidized patina, very common for Naval Cutlasses due to the environment they were used in. It does not look to have any major damage to the edge, just wear from years of cleaning and oxidation. There is an additional inspector D.R. mark on the pommel, indicating inspection by Daniel Reynolds, one of many inspectors working at Ames during the U.S. Civil War. The underside of the guard is marked with rack number 2 5 M / 3 .09.

Offered in very nice collector's condition, original Civil War Naval Cutlasses are getting harder and harder to find every year! Ready to display!

Specifications:
Blade Length: 26"
Blade Style: Curved Single Edge w/ Fuller
Overall length: 32“
Basket dimensions: 4 1/2" width x 5” length