Original U.S. Civil War M1850 Foot Officer Sword by W.H. Horstmann & Sons with Etched German-Made Blade & Leather Scabbard Crimean War The Artillery officer shoulder boards

The Artillery officer shoulder boards each have a two gold colored rank pips

it was in such high demand that many young men would write home

used with the Colt M1911 pistol

as well as some holds due to mothing

This example is affixed with an M9 Beretta Pistol Holster & magazine pouch

Original U.S. Civil War M1850 Foot Officer Sword by W.H. Horstmann & Sons with Etched German-Made Blade & Leather Scabbard Crimean War The Artillery officer shoulder boardsOriginal 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