Description
Major General Wesley Merritt
which locks the breech end of the barrel
The front 11/16" of the barrel is turned down round
a couple of minor tears to the felt at the edges but in overall wonderful collectible condition
Sample engines were purchased and delivered with blueprints
Original U.S. Civil War M1850 Foot Officer Sword by W.H. Horstmann & Sons with Etched German-Made Blade German Uniforms Major General Wesley MerrittOriginal Item: Only One Available. Excellent, original condition model 1850 Foot Officers Sword with half basket brass hilt decorated with pierced floral decorations, and a custom ordered etched blade. 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 curved blade