Original U.S. Civil War Service Worn Rare Model 1860 Naval Cutlass by Ames Mfg. Co. - Dated 1862 Category_Brunswick Parts Top cover is marked:

Top cover is marked:

however the construction and style are unquestionably correct and authentic

DAVIS and the ricasso on that side is marked G

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 Top cover is marked:Original 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.