Original U.S. Mexican American War & Civil War Ames Model 1832 Artillery Short Sword - Dated 1835 German Documents & Books however it looks like during

however it looks like during the war it was overpainted with lightly textured panzergrau (armor gray)

The round still retains clear arsenal stamps which identifies this round as a 81mm HE M374A1 round and is dated 1973

The 505th suffered heavy losses during the relatively brief campaign

so it can no longer be pulled out without removing the barrel web

The nickel plated fittings are in wonderful condition with the plating retained almost completely

Original U.S. Mexican American War & Civil War Ames Model 1832 Artillery Short Sword - Dated 1835 German Documents & Books however it looks like duringOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent service worn example of the distinctive U. S. Model 1832 Foot Artillery short sword, popularly nicknamed Americas Gladius because of its obvious resemblance to the ancient Roman short sword. Manufactured by N. P. Ames of Springfield, Massachusetts and dated 1835, this early federal contract example retains its original blade markings, brass hilt, and a particularly desirable combination of U. S.