Offered here is a rare M1840 Medical Staff sword by Horstman.

The sword and scabbard measure approximately 34.5” overall. Blade is 28” long. Blade surface remains bright with a very few scattered spots of dark oxidation. Etching and engraving on the blade remains nicely visible. One side features florals and the legend “United States Medical Staff”. The other side has floral, flags, an eagle and panoply. The ricasso is engraved, “W.H. Horstman & Sons” on one side and “Philadelphia” on the other. Minimal remnants of original cloth “washer” remain in place at junction of blade and guard.

Brass guard and handle are secured with an acorn-shaped nut. Grip and guard remain tight and without wobble. German silver letters “MS” are applied to the shield on the face of the cross guard. On the top of the grip is a cast eagle inside an oval. A very detailed and ornate guard and handle with some scattered dark spotting.

The scabbard is also brass, with brass mounts, throat, and drag. Upper mount has two rings, middle mount has a single ring. Scabbard has some minor dings and dents and shares similar dark spotting as on grip.  [jet] [ph:L]

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

THIS ITEM, AS WITH ALL OTHER ITEMS AVAILABLE ON OUR WEB SITE,

MAY BE PURCHASED THROUGH OUR LAYAWAY PROGRAM.

CLICK HERE FOR OUR POLICIES AND TERMS.

THANK YOU!