Original U.S. Civil War M1850 Foot Officer Sword by W.H. Horstmann & Sons with Leather Grip & Etched German Blade British "Bobby" Police These “obsolete” weapons were pressed

These “obsolete” weapons were pressed into local service and traded to the south resulting in many Mardi swords

It was in use as the flag of the North German Confederation starting in 1867

which looks almost like someone used a drywall screw to hang up the hewer for a time

in addition to its primary function

Original U.S. Civil War M1850 Foot Officer Sword by W.H. Horstmann & Sons with Leather Grip & Etched German Blade British "Bobby" Police These “obsolete” weapons were pressedOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a great 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. This example is