Original U.S. Civil War M1850 Foot Officer Sword by W.H. Horstmann & Sons with Leather Grip & Etched German Blade British "Bobby" Police including a wedding helmet and

including a wedding helmet and water protection police sports insignia

with no real issues with the canvas or leather portions aside from the expected wear from 100 years of age and a bit of stitch pulling

and secure

The included scabbard is a relatively standard private purchase type

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

Original U.S. Civil War M1850 Foot Officer Sword by W.H. Horstmann & Sons with Leather Grip & Etched German Blade British "Bobby" Police including a wedding helmet andOriginal 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