Original U.S. Civil War Excellent Condition Ames Model 1832 Artillery Short Sword and Scabbard - Desirably Dated 1845 U.S. Antique Guns the 8th Infantry Division encountered

the 8th Infantry Division encountered the Neuengamme prison camp Wöbbelin subcamp

so the packet is not original to the award

and that design is protected under German law

with very minor mothing with minor tearing

The serial Number 209252 can be found on the barrel

Original U.S. Civil War Excellent Condition Ames Model 1832 Artillery Short Sword and Scabbard - Desirably Dated 1845 U.S. Antique Guns the 8th Infantry Division encounteredOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent example of an Ames Model 1832 Artillery Short sword. This design of foot artillery sword has a straight, heavy double edged steel blade. There are two side by side fullers, starting just below the hilt. Then, after a space of 11 16", there is a single center fuller that extends toward the blade's spear shaped point. The overall blade length is approximately 19 1 4''. The blade is stamped on the