Original U.S. Antebellum Period 1840s Militia Staff Officer’s Sword with Etched Blade & Knight’s Helmet Pommel by Horstmann & Sons of Philadelphia - Rare Display Guns & Parts Sets and the Section was cantoned

and the Section was cantoned at Villers-en-Prayères

though the sweatband has lost some portions

The eagle has a slight tan color which is an indication that it is for the tropical uniform

This would make a great addition to any Imperial Russian Collection

although the carrying strap has unfortunately broken in half and someone more recently tried to repair it

Original U.S. Antebellum Period 1840s Militia Staff Officer’s Sword with Etched Blade & Knight’s Helmet Pommel by Horstmann & Sons of Philadelphia - Rare Display Guns & Parts Sets and the Section was cantonedOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is an excellent Antebellum period American militia officers sword with an outstanding etched blade and carved bone grip, with a great knights helmet pommel. The sword comes in its original scabbard which bears an applied tag for HORSTMANN & SONS of Philadelphia. This style dates from around 1840 1855, with those afterwards often using sharkskin grips. The double edged 31 blade has lovely etching on both sides,