N.P. Ames - Louisiana Militia bone fluted grip Pelican guard - Preview

Louisiana state seal of the pelican feeding it's young and a large ribbon above reading 'Justice Union and Confidence'.

Manufactured: Springfield, Mass.  Maker: N.P. Ames / Cutler  Year: 1830s - 1847  Model: Militia 
Size: 36.8 inch single edged blade, .97 wide  Condition:  

Ames Louisiana Militia bone fluted grip. Ball pommel, turned down guard with the Louisiana state seal of the pelican feeding it's young and a large ribbon above reading "Justice Union and Confidence". The blade has an etched scroll design reading; N. P. Ames / Cutler / Springfield. It has acorn and oak leaves, A stand of arms with a liberty cap, a Federal Eagle with an E. Pluribus Unum ribbon above and finished with Acorn and Oak Leaves. The reverse is also Acorn, a stand of arms and crossed flags, a sunburst with stars around a script LA. The scabbard is gilt brass with leaf decoration. It has 2 carry rings with no ring bands and a frog stud.

Figure 01.01.57.1: Turned down guard with the Louisiana state seal of the pelican feeding it's young and a large ribbon above reading "Justice Union and Confidence".

Figure 01.01.57.2: Reverse

Figure 01.01.57.3: Reverse Ricasso / LA (Louisiana) on blade

Figure 01.01.57.4: N.P. Ames / Cutler / Springfield

Figure 01.01.57.5: Detail - turned down guard with the Louisiana state seal of the pelican feeding it's young and a large ribbon above reading "Justice Union and Confidence".

Figure 01.01.57.6: Eagle with E. Pluribus Unum ribbon ---Ames scroll mark & address

Figure 01.01.57.7: Eagle with E. Pluribus Unum ribbon ---Ames scroll mark & address