Original U.S. Civil War M1850 Foot Officer Sword by W.H. Horstmann & Sons with Etched German-Made Blade Rear Sight Assembly The grip of the sword

The grip of the sword consists of a lovely pattern of iron

They are free of any of the breaks

- Soldier’s basic field manual

Infantry Division

The nickel plating is retained about 40%

Original U.S. Civil War M1850 Foot Officer Sword by W.H. Horstmann & Sons with Etched German-Made Blade Rear Sight Assembly The grip of the swordOriginal 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