Original U.S. Civil War M1850 Foot Officer Sword by W.H. Horstmann & Sons with Sharkskin Scabbard / Grip & Etched German Blade British Edged Weapons There are some markings inside

There are some markings inside the helmet

the RCT was dissolved the 517th became part of the 13th Airborne Division Artillery and the 596th Engineers were merged with Company B

Ingeniørkarabin (Engineer Carbine)

and just light oxidation to the silvered portions of the award

The included carry case is a Long Model 1938 Wehrmacht type

Original U.S. Civil War M1850 Foot Officer Sword by W.H. Horstmann & Sons with Sharkskin Scabbard / Grip & Etched German Blade British Edged Weapons There are some markings insideOriginal 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 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 curved blade