Medical Officer M1834 w/ Long, engraved Mounts. - Preview

A fine example of a Model 1834 Medical Officer sword with engraved throat mount and a 12+ inch engraved drag

Manufactured: Springfield, Mass  Maker: N.P. Ames   Year: 1834-1839  Model: M1834 
Size: 30 in. blade  Condition:  

A superb example of a rare medical officer sword only in service from 1834 through 1839. There were not many Medical officers during this period so these swords are quite scarce. The etched blade is elliptical in cross section and etched for a full 18+ inches.. It is etched with a floral design, crossed American flags with a liberty pole and cap, foliate and crossed sabers. The reverse has a potted flower, a ribbon with N. P. Ames / Cutler Springfield, a wreath with U.S. in the center, Bust of Hippocrates (Father of Medicine), a full figure of Lady Liberty and an American Eagle with a ribbon engraved Free Free, and the engraving ends with a theater curtain and rays. The regulation hilt is completely covered with heavy gilt as are the mounts. The scabbard body is back seamed leather.

Figure 01.01.34.1:   Regulation gilt hilt with beaded design

Figure 01.01.34.2: Crossed American Flags with Liberty Pole and the word Liberty etched on the cap / Crossed swords within a wreath

Figure 01.01.34.3: Standing Lady Liberty / U.S. within a wreath

Figure 01.01.34.4: N.P. Ames / Cutler Springfield

Figure 01.01.34.5: Engraved top mount and engraved long drag

Figure 01.01.34.6: 

Figure 01.01.34.7: Eagle with Free Free etched within the ribbon

Figure 01.01.34.8: Reverse hilt

Figure 01.01.34.9: Top of hilt and beaded guard