Original U.S. Civil War M1850 Foot Officer Sword by W.H. Horstmann & Sons with Sharkskin Grip & Etched German Blade Spanish American War The original liner is still

The original liner is still intact as well as the chinstrap which has unfortunately broken in half

who was Killed in Action during Boer War in 1902

This is a lovely grouping and comes more than ready for further research and display

Features double breasted front with six large bakelite buttons

Original U.S. Civil War M1850 Foot Officer Sword by W.H. Horstmann & Sons with Sharkskin Grip & Etched German Blade Spanish American War The original liner is stillOriginal 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