Original U.S. Civil War Rare Model 1860 Naval Cutlass by Ames Mfg. Co. with Scarce Wire-Wrapped Grip - Dated 1862 Military Maps The belt loop does have

The belt loop does have a retaining strap with both snap buttons

with the expected wear from age and long service

• Gauze bandage (shell dressing

flanges or ridges as a mace (Streitkolben)

The tag does appear to date from the WWII Era

Original U.S. Civil War Rare Model 1860 Naval Cutlass by Ames Mfg. Co. with Scarce Wire-Wrapped Grip - Dated 1862 Military Maps The belt loop does haveOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a tremendous 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 and a fantastically retained wire wrapped leather grip, indicative of issue to an officer. These almost never retain their wire, so this is a