A Slice Of History

When my Father in Law died ,I was left this Union Civil War Sword.I often wonder if and how many lives it destroyed, a dark part of our history here in the USA.It is still in pretty good shape.Made in Chicopee Mass. in 1862 by Ames Manufacturing

[Maggiemae]

One doesn't want to think of it's history - more of it's making! The ends would be so sharp as you have got it displayed here!

[Margaret Tryon]

Oh wow. A piece of art by the looks of that handle.

[Ian Fisher]

A lovely piece of craftsmanship!

[Pyrrhula]

Maybe a great reminder to do better now. Although mistakes made in the past is n`t a guarantee we`ll do better in future .

[Henri Russell]

A very good shot of the sword. I like your lighting on it.

[Chris]

Dreadful to think of "brothers" using such a weapon against each other.

[Jennifer C]

it's a beauty, what a treasure