Ames Swords Views
French versions can be distinguished from American versions by the hilt design, manufacturers' marks (French manufacturers include Châtellerault, St. Etienne, Tailbot, and Thiebaut), and the lack of U.S. markings. Swords supplied by Ames typically bore an eagle on the blade until the Mexican-American War, whereas those made during the Civil War by Confederate arsenals were typically unmarked. The Ames Model 1832 has a hilt with an eagle cast into the pommel and a scaled grip surface. French versions have either textured grips (model 1816) or ringed grips (model 1831), and like later English models a plain or smooth pommel on the hilt.
Fur and feather chapeau by Ames Sword Company of Chicopee, Mass. The next three items of Masonic Regalia came from an order in New Hampshire. The Ames Sword Company was in existence as listed from 1881 to 1925 and produced swords, uniforms and badges during that time. I believe these were from the York Rite but I can not be sure. The hat pictured here is in fine condition but the feather plumes have some deterioration. ...
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