#5027 • Model 1850 Staff & Field Sword

Part of Firearms | August 18, 2020 at 12:00 PM (live auction by Alderfer Auction)

High bid $1,500.00

Status: Sold

Model 1850 Officer's Staff and Field sword by the Solingen firm of Gebruder Weyersberg and imported by W.H. Horstmann & Sons, Philadelphia. Sword measures 37.25" (blade 31"). Blade is acid etched on both sides with military motifs and floral designs and a central"U.S." on one side of blade and other presents spread winged eagle with pennant containing words"E PLURIBUS UNUM". Back spine of blade presents raised wording"IRON PROOF". On the obverse of the blades ricasso is etched "W. H. HORSTMANN & SONS, PHILADELPHIA" while the reverse ricasso presents a stamped king's bearded head. Grip is covered in rayskin and wire. Brass hilt features large cutout letters"US" surrounded by cutout foliate. Sword is housed in steel scabbard that exhibits some buffing to the brass furniture. Sword exhibits large amount of remaining gilt and exhibits some wear to rayskin grip.