1) Ames Model 1850 Foot Officer's Sword. Measuring 36 inches overall, the sword is fitted with a 30 1/2 inch double fuller blade, etched with American martial and patriotic themes on both sides, with the Ames Chicopee address on the right side above the ricasso. Engraved and pierced-through floral designs are present on the gilt brass guard, with laurel designs on the helmet pommel and a sharkskin grip with brass wire wrapping. 2) Klingenthal Production Non-Regulation American Foot Officer Sword with Ames Scabbard. Measuring 34 1/2 inches overall, the sword is fitted with a 28 inch double fuller quillback blade, with American patriotic and martial motifs etched on both sides of the blade, a pair of "crown/B" proofs on the right ricasso, and the maker's mark of the Coulaux Brothers of Klingenthal on the spine, indicating post-1830 production. The hilt is decorated with pierced and engraved floral designs, with a laurel wreath decorated pommel and braided wire wrapped sharkskin grip. The scabbard is black leather with gilt copper fittings, marked with the Ames Chicopee address on the throat.

1) Good overall. The blade shows some mild spotting and areas of gray patina, with strong etching and a generally bright appearance. The hilt has been lightly cleaned, with some traces of the gilt color and a well aged brass patina overall. The grip wrap has opened up a bit at the seam, but is otherwise good with some light rubbing. 2) Fair. The blade shows areas of brown patina, with mild spotting, some light pitting, a few dings on the edge and scattered handling marks. The hilt shows a mixed aged brass patina with a bit of play in the grip wire and mild handling marks. The scabbard is fair as repaired.