Original U.S. 1830s Era Staff Officer’s Sword with Indian Princess Maiden Pommel & German-Made Blade by Horstmann

Original Item. Only One Available. The Indian Princess pommel was a popular American form, at least in the catalogs of Ames and Horstmann. Occurring in a number of different configurations, this pommel form was very popular with American militia officers during the 1825 - 1840 period. This example has a gorgeous 31½” Weyersberg-Made blade which is decorated for 1/2 of its length with fire blue with engraved scroll and military motifs highlighted with gilt. The blade is very worn with oxidation across, but the bluing is still well-retained. The edge of the blade also has several small nicks and dings. One side of the ricasso bears the Weyersberg king’s head which was used until 1883 when that company merged with Kirschbaum. The reverse of the ricasso appears unmarked, but the rain chappe is blocking it which makes it impossible to photograph.  The all brass hilt retains traces of the original gilt, knucklebow decorated with floral and scroll motifs and the classic Indian princess pommel