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USMC Marked CIVIL WAR Era Antique HORSTMANN U.S. M1850 Staff & Field SWORD
Used by the Union During the AMERICAN CIVIL WAR
Here we present an antique “U.S.M.C.” Marked U.S. Model 1850 Staff and Field Sword, made by W.H. Horstmann & Sons of New York and Philadelphia circa the early 1850s. Though they did make their own brass parts such as guards, pommel caps, and scabbard mounts, they were not in the business of making blades. This Model 1850 Staff and Field sword features what is likely a Weyersberg blade. The Weyersberg family was a major sword making family in Solingen, Germany. The blade was likely acquired by Horstmann and assembled at his facility in Philadelphia, using the other parts which he produced.
The Model 1850 Army Staff and Field Officer’s Sword was carried by all members of staff departments, Field Grade officers of Artillery and Infantry, Company Grade Officers of Light Artillery, Staff Officers and Aides-de-Camp between 1850 and 1872. It was based on a French pattern. Though other swords were allowed by the regulations, this model was by far the most popular sword carried by officers during the American Civil War. During the years before the war, many Confederate officers, including General Robert E. Lee carried this sword in the Indian campaigns. Although intended for officers of the rank of major and above, since swords were items of private purchase and not government issue, there was nothing to stop officers of any rank from owning one.
This sword has an overall length of 38-1/2 inches with a 33 inch patriotically etched blade marked with “U.S.M.C.”. It has a brass guard and a leather grip.
The overall condition is good. The blade has a dull patina and remains nicely etched. Solid hilt with tight bras wire. Legible markings.
Overall length: 38-3/4 inches.
Blade length: 33 inches.
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Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$1250
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