Original U.S. Civil War M1850 Foot Officer Sword by W.H. Horstmann & Sons with Leather Scabbard Category_Fusee Spring & Cover There were also inevitable problems

There were also inevitable problems with product consistency given the large number of suppliers involved and the pressures of wartime production

the designation Schneeschuhbataillon was eliminated

his Ruptured Duck honorable discharge patch

This is a very nice British third model Brown Bess musket dating from about 1805

often with standing collar and bow tie

Original U.S. Civil War M1850 Foot Officer Sword by W.H. Horstmann & Sons with Leather Scabbard Category_Fusee Spring & Cover There were also inevitable problemsOriginal 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 an American made 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 curved