Original U.S. Civil War Rare Model 1860 Naval Cutlass by Ames Mfg. Co. with Scarce Wire-Wrapped Grip - Dated 1862 Antique Shotguns The flag is in overall

The flag is in overall very good condition with a no holes and leather tab hang side reinforced corners

Because of this re-design

the British Commander and the French Commander

then it was proposed to be used as a front hand grip something on the lines of a modern rifle

Original U.S. Civil War Rare Model 1860 Naval Cutlass by Ames Mfg. Co. with Scarce Wire-Wrapped Grip - Dated 1862 Antique Shotguns The flag is in overallOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a rough but fair example of the rarely seen U. S. Naval Cutlass, as used from 1861 1865. The boarding cutlass was derived from the French pattern of 1833, often referred to as a cullere a pot, or more commonly called the soup ladle weapon. It features all brass mounts and a leather wrapped wooden sword grip. It features all brass mounts and a wire wrapped leather grip, indicative of issue to an officer. These