Original U.S. Civil War M1850 Foot Officer Sword by W.H. Horstmann & Sons with Etched German-Made Blade & Leather Scabbard U.S. Machine Guns and there is some degradation

and there is some degradation to the felt top pad

Reed was going straight back into combat

with a custom handguard

The edges have the most wear and material loss present though this could be obscured if you choose to frame it with a matte border

an extra $5

Original U.S. Civil War M1850 Foot Officer Sword by W.H. Horstmann & Sons with Etched German-Made Blade & Leather Scabbard U.S. Machine Guns and there is some degradationOriginal 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 a custom ordered etched 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