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 with the 7th Separate Battalion

with the 7th Separate Battalion

and the Section was cantoned at Villers-en-Prayères

Don't miss this opportunity to add it to your World War One collection

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

though the sweatband has lost some portions

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 with the 7th Separate BattalionOriginal 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,