Original U.S. Civil War M1850 Foot Officer Sword by W.H. Horstmann & Sons with Etched German-Made Blade Rear Sight Assembly The nickel plating is retained

The nickel plating is retained about 40%

This is a solid example of a WWI production leather belt harness for transporting a wood holster-stock and cleaning tool for the Mauser C96 (Construktion 96)

Barrel Length: 32 1/2 Inches

and is marked with serial number 590

Original U.S. Civil War M1850 Foot Officer Sword by W.H. Horstmann & Sons with Etched German-Made Blade Rear Sight Assembly The nickel plating is retainedOriginal 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