Ames Medical Staff Model 1840-Lt. Col.Adam McLaren - Preview

A regulation Medical sword with extensive finish work making this extremely beautiful and belonging to a U.S. Army Surgeon serving over 30 years.

Manufactured: Springfield, Mass  Maker: N. P. Ames Cutler  Year: 1840 - 1847  Model: M1840 
Size: 30.8 inch -oval cross section- blade  Condition:  

A very early Ames Model 1840 Medical Staff Officer's Sword which is inscribed on reverse langet A. N. McL / U.S.A. The hilt is very heavily chased and heavy gilt on both the guard and scabbard.  Adam Neill McLaren, South Carolina Asst. Surgeon March 1833, Major Surgeon 1839 Brevet Lt. Col March 1865 for faithful & meritorious service during the Civil War. The blade is maker marked: N. P. Ames / Cutler / Springfield. It id etched with a caduceus U.S. Medical Staff. There is also a stand of arms and American Eagle with E. Pluribus Unum.

Figure 01.01.62.1: Overview, note the gold!

Figure 01.01.62.2: Silver applied MS letters on langet

Figure 01.01.62.3: Reverse Langet inscribed to: Adam Neill McLaren

Figure 01.01.62.4: U.S. Medical Staff

Figure 01.01.62.5: American Eagle

Figure 01.01.62.6: Scabbard mounts

Figure 01.01.62.7: Scabbard mounts

Figure 01.01.62.8: bottom of guard - blade washer

Figure 01.01.62.9: Caduceus

Figure 01.01.62.10:  Hilt, reverse