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Deluxe
presentation M 1860 Staff and Field Sword by Ames presented to
Surgeon George W. Martin, 2nd Regt., Maine Cavalry, 1864
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Hilt view of Dr. Martin's presentation M 1860 Staff and Field sword
by Ames. The hilt grip is very rare tortoise shell with gold wire
wrap. Notice the heavily chiseled gilded mountings of both the hilt
and scabbard, as well as the double helmeted romanesque
soldier/figures of the pommel cap and the cross guard
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Closer view of
Martin's Ames presentation M1860 sword. Note the gilded hilt figures
and the details of the military/eagle theme. The tortoise shell
grip is exquisite in simplicity and beauty without any scratches
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Close-up view of
the details of the cross guard
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Dr. Martin's M
1860 sword- further hilt and grip details
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Reverse of hilt/grip of Dr. Martin's M 1860 sword showing the
movable cross guard/shell in the 'down, non-extended' position |
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Dr. Martin's
sword with the reverse cross guard shell in the 'up-extended'
position. Notice the blade exquisite etching and the "Ames
Manufacturing Co., Chicopee, Mass. Markings |
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Dr. Martin’s
sword by Ames with deep etchings of military themes. The blade is a
heavy diamond shape in cross section, difficult to image due to its
high reflectadbility
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Dr. Martin's M
1860 sword by Ames has an unusual engraving on the mid scabbard. In
foliate and scrolls appears to be drums and flags before a sunset on
the horizon |
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Dr. Martins'
sword's scabbard drag or tip, which is heavily detailed showing
gilded spray of acorn/oak leaves. This is a medical theme, and
during present times the oak leaf and acorn represents the medical
service |
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M 1860 deluxe
presentation sword by Ames with gilded scabbard inscription:
"Presented to Surgeon G. W. Martin by the Sergeants and Non. Com.
Staff of the 2nd Regt. Maine Cavalry, Mar. 14th, 1864." |
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