31.5" slightly curved single-edged spear point blade with a 22.5" stopped median fuller. Blade 1" wide at ricasso. Overall length 37.25" with a 6.25" hilt. Gilt cast brass guard with foliate decorations, grooved wooden grip with leather covering and remnants of twisted wire wrap. Spine of blade etched IRON PROOF. Blade with 19" etched panels featuring foliate scrolls, a large US on the reverse near the ricasso and an American Flag on the obverse. No maker's marks are present. Browned steel scabbard with three-line Ames mark on reverse of upper mount, with gilt brass furniture.