Original U.S. Civil War M1850 Foot Officer Sword by Henry Sauerbien of Newark, NJ with Etched Blade & Scabbard Category_Feed Block Assembly The other portions are cracked

The other portions are cracked and flaking off

popular at that time as with the 46" Brown Bess of the same period

These include a pack a brass crucifix

It is also marked again on the barrel

69 caliber barrel

Original U.S. Civil War M1850 Foot Officer Sword by Henry Sauerbien of Newark, NJ with Etched Blade & Scabbard Category_Feed Block Assembly The other portions are crackedOriginal 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 H. Sauerbien of Newark, New Jersey. 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 of 30 1 4 inches