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

Underside of barrel is import marked

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

when financial troubles ceased production

although it can certainly be used with a pressure demand type such as the YM-6504

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