Original U.S. Civil War M1850 Foot Officer Sword by W.H. Horstmann & Sons with Sharkskin Scabbard / Grip & Etched German Blade British Edged Weapons There are some markings inside

There are some markings inside the helmet

According to British Museum curator Christopher Spring

Chinese officialdom was split between those supporting the Boxers and those favoring conciliation

Clearly this Musket was obtained by the Royal Navy and issued to the huge ship yards located at Chatham in Kent where many of Nelson's man-o-war battle ships were built

and just light oxidation to the silvered portions of the award

Original U.S. Civil War M1850 Foot Officer Sword by W.H. Horstmann & Sons with Sharkskin Scabbard / Grip & Etched German Blade British Edged Weapons There are some markings insideOriginal 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 W. H. Horstmann & Sons of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 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