Original U.S. Civil War M1850 Foot Officer Sword by Henry Sauerbien of Newark, NJ with Etched Blade & Scabbard MG 13 5”Hip Width: 18”Front Length: 22

5”Hip Width: 18”Front Length: 22

Am now on a Flight Crew

dated May 1918

The sweatband has some very minor discoloration and wear from use

Original U.S. Civil War M1850 Foot Officer Sword by Henry Sauerbien of Newark, NJ with Etched Blade & Scabbard MG 13 5”Hip Width: 18”Front Length: 22Original 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 H. Sauerbien of Newark, New Jersey. 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 of 30 1 4 inches