Original U.S. Civil War Service Worn Rare Model 1860 Naval Cutlass by Ames Mfg. Co. - Dated 1862 Category_Brunswick Parts HALPRO was quickly diverted from

HALPRO was quickly diverted from its original mission to a new one: interdictory raids from airfields in Egypt against shipping and North African ports supporting Axis operations as part of United States Middle East Air Forces (USMEAF) on 20 June 1942

however the construction and style are unquestionably correct and authentic

Greener circa 1851 for "Skinner's Horse"

The unit was assigned to the 3rd Division

The Tsuka (handle) looks to be a more recent replacement

Original U.S. Civil War Service Worn Rare Model 1860 Naval Cutlass by Ames Mfg. Co. - Dated 1862 Category_Brunswick Parts HALPRO was quickly diverted fromOriginal 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.