Original U.S. Civil War M1850 Foot Officer Sword by W.H. Horstmann & Sons with Etched German-Made Blade & Steel Scabbard MG 34 Pistol Grip Assembly These targets would have been

These targets would have been placed on various maneuver ranges

Staff Sergeant William Scherer

COHEN & SONS

On the reverse the blade is stamped with a well-detailed tiger which is loping towards the tip of the blade

Born into the Prussian noble family von Kleist

Original U.S. Civil War M1850 Foot Officer Sword by W.H. Horstmann & Sons with Etched German-Made Blade & Steel Scabbard MG 34 Pistol Grip Assembly These targets would have beenOriginal 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