Original U.S. Civil War M1850 Foot Officer Sword by Henry Sauerbien of Newark, NJ with Etched Blade & Scabbard MG 13 The knife features a cast

The knife features a cast zinc handle with the USMC scroll and Camillus maker's markings etched on the blade

probably in the 1830's and has a grip repair using a small sheet of brass nailed in place

5”Hip Width: 18”Front Length: 22

dated May 1918

Original U.S. Civil War M1850 Foot Officer Sword by Henry Sauerbien of Newark, NJ with Etched Blade & Scabbard MG 13 The knife features a castOriginal Item: Only One Available. Excellent, original condition model 1850 Foot Officers Sword with half basket brass hilt decorated with pierced floral decorations, and a custom ordered etched blade. Made by the firm H. Sauerbien of Newark, New Jersey. As used by all officers below the rank of major between 1851 1865. This sword was used by both Union and Confederate officers during the American Civil War. The slightly curved blade of 30 1 4 inches