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Original U.S. Mexican American War & Civil War Ames Model 1832 Artillery Short Sword - Dated 1835 German Documents & Books This inert example offers theOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent service worn example of the distinctive U. S. Model 1832 Foot Artillery short sword, popularly nicknamed Americas Gladius because of its obvious resemblance to the ancient Roman short sword. Manufactured by N. P. Ames of Springfield, Massachusetts and dated 1835, this early federal contract example retains its original blade markings, brass hilt, and a particularly desirable combination of U. S.