Original U.S. Civil War M1850 Foot Officer Sword by W.H. Horstmann & Sons with Leather Scabbard Category_Fusee Spring & Cover the designation Schneeschuhbataillon was eliminated

the designation Schneeschuhbataillon was eliminated

There were also inevitable problems with product consistency given the large number of suppliers involved and the pressures of wartime production

Unique Serial Number

so it still shows the silver color well

The ferrule is decorated with six standing oak leaves separated by acorns

Original U.S. Civil War M1850 Foot Officer Sword by W.H. Horstmann & Sons with Leather Scabbard Category_Fusee Spring & Cover the designation Schneeschuhbataillon was eliminatedOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a lovely original model 1850 Foot Officers Sword with half basket brass hilt decorated with pierced floral decorations, and an American made blade. This example was 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