Non-Regulation Foot Officer's Sword

Description:

Non-Regulation Foot Officer's Sword, c. 1861-65, steel hilt with an eagle and U S on the counter-guard, shagreen and wire-wrapped grip, engraved steel blade marked F. HORSTER/SOLINGEN, and a steel scabbard with two carrying rings, blade lg. 32 1/2, overall lg. 38 in.

Provenance: Sold to benefit the acquisition fund of the Fort Ticonderoga Museum.
Estimate $300-500

Has a coating of museum varnish for storage, some scattered patina on the blade and scabbard and the tip of the drag is worn from use.


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