Sword w/scabbard

1850-1870

Place madePhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North America

Steel, brass, fish skin; steel

Overall: 38 3/4 x 5 x 3 1/8 in. ( 98.4 x 12.7 x 7.9 cm )

1934.100ab

DescriptionSword with slightly curved, single-edged steel blade with two fullers, one broad and one narrow, and etched designs on obverse and reverse; brass half-basket hilt with openwork leaf and scroll design on obverse side and globular quillon with flattened sides with incised decoration; grip covered in fish skin and wrapped with wire; helmet-shaped pommel with oak leaf and acorn border centering a flower; steel scabbard with two carrying rings and slightly asymmetrical drag.

Markingsetched: on obverse of blade below hilt: "[W. H.] / Horstmann / [& Co.?] / Philadelphia" etched: on obverse of blade at center: "E PLURIBUS / UNUM" on banner etched: on reverse of blade at center: "US"

ClassificationsMILITARY TOOLS & EQUIPMENT: SWORD