UNITED STATES AMES Manufacturing Company. American cavalry saber, model 1862. Three-pronged brass hilt, main prong engraved "11149". Fuse lined with brown basane and braided brass filigree. Short cap. Single-edged curved blade with two hollow sides, two gutters and flat back; signed "AMES MFGC, Chicopee" and engraved "U.S. ADK 1862" on the heel; double-edged tip. Two-bracelet iron scabbard. Blade length: 87 cm - Total length: 106.5 cm. As is. Scratches and bumps, particularly on the hilt, heavy grease marks on the blade. Oxidation and rust bloom on scabbard surface.