Swords:
Here's a nice and
desirable
Horstmann-made
US Foot Officer's
sword. The "W. H.
Horstmann Sons -
Philadelphia"
maker's etching is
clearly visible
upon the ricasso,
as is much of the
beautiful etching
upon the blade.
There is some
pitting toward
the end of the
blade, The
original wire is
intact, but most
of the sharkskin
wrap has worn
away. The brass
guard is beautiful
with a dark brass
patina. (kb4001)
$515 reduced!