Original American Civil War Ames Knights Head Sword

This ceremonial sword features a straight, double-edged steel blade with etched motifs, showing minor oxidation. The brass hilt has a crossguard, wire-wrapped grip, and a detailed knight's head pommel, paired with a matching brass scabbard. Dating to the American Civil War era, this sword was produced by the Ames Manufacturing Company. Designed as a ceremonial sidearm, swords of this type were carried by officers and fraternal members during formal parades and presentations. The blade ricasso is stamped with the Ames maker mark. The pommel is cast in the shape of a knight's helmet, and the brass scabbard features simple engraved geometric borders.