American Naval Cutlass 1841 Pattern – 18

By N. P. Ames, Massachusetts.  All brass hilt and guard.  Guard quillon marked R.C. ( Rufus Chandler and Joseph Lenmand ,Ames Inspectors) and on the reverse J. L.  in an oval panel.  Guard flat stamped C4 or 64. Steel blade marked N. P. Ames over Springfield, other side USN over 1845 over R. Length.  672 mm  Blade 534 mm