Original U.S. Civil War Ames Model 1832 Artillery Short Sword - “America’s Gladius” - Dated 1847 - Excellent Condition Category_Night Sights The interior of the cap

The interior of the cap is lined with green / blue light canvas

The blade measures roughly 18” long with an overall length of 23”

The liner is a 1950's production Korean War Era issue M1 helmet "high pressure" liner stamped with the Westinghouse Manufacturing Company logo and subcontractor MICARTA and dated 1954

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Original U.S. Civil War Ames Model 1832 Artillery Short Sword - “America’s Gladius” - Dated 1847 - Excellent Condition Category_Night Sights The interior of the capOriginal 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