Original U.S. Mexican American War Ames Model 1832 Artillery Short Sword with Scabbard & Scarce Maker-Marked White Buff Belt Rig - Dated 1834 - Service Worn German Field Gear This is a very nice

This is a very nice set of German WWII Schulterstücken (Shoulderboards)

External surfaces are worn but not pitted nor rusty

including the manufacturer name [AUTO]-ORDNANCE with serial number 157229

dull gray aluminum braids appeared

The album has 21 numbered pages and is now very thick due to the weight and mass of the patches

Original U.S. Mexican American War Ames Model 1832 Artillery Short Sword with Scabbard & Scarce Maker-Marked White Buff Belt Rig - Dated 1834 - Service Worn German Field Gear This is a very niceOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a wonderful service used example of an Ames Model 1832 Artillery Short sword, made during the 2nd year of production, 1834, for use in the Seminole Wars & the MexicanAmerican War of 1846 1848, as well as the Civil War. These early examples saw repeated use in different units over a very long period. Whats better is that the sword comes complete with its original White Buff Model 1832 Heavy Artillery Sword