This is a rare and very fine condition Ames, Model 1850 Foot Officers Sword that is inspected with the rare 1850 date. The hilt and mounts retain generous amounts of original gold gilt and the scabbard is extremely sound. The blade is almost excellent, showing the early etching and most of its frosty background. This is a fine and rare sword for the collector of Civil War and especially Ames Swords.