Civil War Era Amputation Saw
$275.00
Civil War Era Amputation Saw - Inventory Number: MED 283
This original 19th-century surgical amputation saw features a sturdy metal blade with a textured, curved ebony or composite handle for a firm grip. Likely used during the Civil War period, this type of saw was an essential component in battlefield surgical kits. The blade exhibits aged patina consistent with period use and storage. A haunting yet historically significant artifact, this saw reflects the harsh realities of wartime medicine and the urgent innovations in surgical practice that emerged from it. Measures approximately 11”.
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Inventory Number: MED 283