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Original U.S. Antebellum Period 1840s Militia Staff Officer’s Sword with Etched Blade & Knight’s Helmet Pommel by Horstmann & Sons of Philadelphia - Rare Untouched Antique Guns bread was symbolically important: ItOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is an excellent Antebellum period American militia officers sword with an outstanding etched blade and carved bone grip, with a great knights helmet pommel. The sword comes in its original scabbard which bears an applied tag for HORSTMANN & SONS of Philadelphia. This style dates from around 1840 1855, with those afterwards often using sharkskin grips. The double edged 31 blade has lovely etching on both sides,