Original U.S. Civil War M1850 Foot Officer Sword by W.H. Horstmann & Sons with Sharkskin Grip & Etched German Blade
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Original U.S. Civil War M1850 Foot Officer Sword by W.H. Horstmann & Sons with Sharkskin Grip & Etched German Blade

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Original Item: Only One Available. Excellent, original condition model 1850 Foot Officer’s Sword with half basket brass hilt decorated with pierced floral decorations, and a custom ordered etched blade. Made by the firm W.H. Horstmann & Sons of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. As used by all officers below the rank of major between 1851-1865. This sword was used by both Union and Confederate officers during the American Civil War. The slightly curved blade of 30 1/4 inches is in good shape, with some lovely etching in the middle, with “U.S.” on one side, and a stunning military motif on the opposite side. Truly a lovely blade, with a nice aged dark patina, which is marked on one side with the maker information: W.H.HORSTMANN& SONSPHILADELPHIA Under this marking is the manufacturer's logo of a Königskopf (King's Head), the logo of Gebrüder Weyersberg, Waffenfabrik, founded in 1787 by the brothers Johan William and Peter to manufacture sword and knife blades. By 1850 they were located

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