Manufactured: Philadelphia, PA Maker: Horstmann & Sons Year: 1834-1862 Model: M1834 Size: 30 7/8 in. b Condition: VG

A scarce sword made for officers of the United States Revenue Cutter Service or Revenue Marines. This was a small but prestigious branch of our armed forces formed in 1790. This sword was produced by W.H. Horstmann / & Sons / Philadelphia as is etched on the blade. The blade has 25 stamped on the ricasso. The etching begins with cross hatch, W.H. Horstmann / & Sons / Philadelphia, floral, a seaman and rigging, American Eagle with E.PU, rays, floral and Oak Leaves & acorns. The reverse has the kings head stamped on the ricasso (Weyersberg marking) cross hatch, floral, a large fouled anchor within a wreath, a stand of ancient arms and flags, and a repeat of the Eagle, floral and oak design.

The guard has floral quillons and a folding guard on each side. The outer guard is a beautiful Eagle clutching a Federal shield and the reverse counter guard is plain. The silver grip has a spiral design front and back with smooth side panels. The Dome shape pommel is cast on the obverse with stars / a ribbon reading LIBERTY and arrows of lightning bolts. The reverse is cast with a Federal Shield surrounded by stars. The top of the tang is covered with an applied star.

The scabbard is leather with a back seam and the mounts are brass. The top mount has a deeply scooped throat to accommodate the springs on the folding guards. There is only a frog stud for attachment. Below the stud is a Federal Eagle with an arch of stars above. The middle mount has the Revenue Cutter emblem and the drag has acorn & oak leaf design.

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