Original U.S. Civil War M1850 Foot Officer Sword by W.H. Horstmann & Sons with Sharkskin Grip & Etched German Blade Japanese Navy Blade shows traces of original

Blade shows traces of original bluing

and Rosenheim during the first half of the month went unopposed

The grip scales are brown bakelite

Dienstfleidung

These were adopted by the Prussian Military in 1841

Original U.S. Civil War M1850 Foot Officer Sword by W.H. Horstmann & Sons with Sharkskin Grip & Etched German Blade Japanese Navy Blade shows traces of originalOriginal Item: Only One Available. Excellent, original condition model 1850 Foot Officers 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