US Indian Wars Era, M1872 Artillery Officers Sword, German Blade, Horstmann Philadelphia

Original era manufacture. Polished steel blade measuring 32 inches in length, bright finish with a small amount of surface corrosion staining at the tip. The blade runs straight and true, with the Horstmann name on the obverse ricasso, on the reverse GERMANY and a shield with a gothic letter H within. Simple gilded brass 'p' guard, fish skin wrapped grip bound with triple strand wire. Dent free plated steel scabbard with all brass fittings and suspension loops present. Staining to the surface, however we have not made any effort to cleaning this sword. A scarce pattern sword, replaced in 1902.