Original U.S. Civil War M1850 Foot Officer Sword by Henry Sauerbien of Newark, NJ with Etched Blade & Scabbard Category_Feed Block Assembly There is still a good

There is still a good amount of the original German Feldgrau paint on the shell

It is also marked again on the barrel

The barrel still has the correct "blade" front sight

though it definitely does show some wear on the exterior and interior

69 caliber barrel

Original U.S. Civil War M1850 Foot Officer Sword by Henry Sauerbien of Newark, NJ with Etched Blade & Scabbard Category_Feed Block Assembly There is still a goodOriginal 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