The curved blade of the cutlass is in excellent condition with some slight pitting as can be expected. The hilt is in excellent condition with the only defect the missing brass wire wrap which is also typical. The scabbard is just a remnant and being offered as-is.

The three "kill notches" found on this cutlass were period cut as there is no difference in the overall even patina of the cutlass grip, guard and notches themselves. While very rare it is also typical of after-action practices found performed by most enlisted seamen, especially in the US Navy where 'personalizing' an edged weapon was not necessarilly frowned upon. It was a very similar practice throughout the ages as can readily be seen during WWII by fighter pilots on their planes after downing an enemy plane; or commanders and captains of ships and submarines when sinking an enemy vessel.

These Sea Service edged weapons were never issued to individual seamen as personal weapons but were kept in a common armament locker only to be taken out and issued when needed. The fact that this cutlass was 'personalized' may mean that the sailor who used the cutlass for its intended purpose kept it as a personal souvenier of sorts.

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M1860 Naval Cutlass s/n 10M802 #1 One of a kind!! Serial number 10M802. Dated 1862 with USN and DR initials clearly seen on ricasso with maker mark visible on the obverse. Remnants of scabbard. Of note are small battle nicks on the blade and three "kill notches" on the knuckle guard which makes this cutlass one-of-a-kind.

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