Original U.S. War of 1812 Era Figure of Eight Style Naval Boarding Cutlass - Relic MG 34 Ammo Storage The top of the chamber

The top of the chamber is marked (Crown) over Amberg

It is a time capsule most likely dating to Spiess’ retirement when he was doing the proverbial “desk cleanout”

as is the trigger

Perhaps this was done in anticipation of the U

Original U.S. War of 1812 Era Figure of Eight Style Naval Boarding Cutlass - Relic MG 34 Ammo Storage The top of the chamberOriginal Item. One of a Kind. This is a heavily oxidized relic example of a late 18th to early 19th century naval boarding cutlass of the classic Figure of Eight pattern. Swords of this general form were used by both British and American naval forces during the post Revolutionary War and War of 1812 era. This example retains its straight single edged blade, long fuller, iron figure of eight guard, and plain iron grip. The 27 1 4 blade is straight