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German Made Model 1850 Foot Officer's Sword. A fine example of a German-made Model 1850 Foot Officer's Sword. The basic design was based on a pattern used in the French Army. The sword was in use in the United States army until 1872. This sword was made by Wilhelm Clauberg in Solingen, Germany. Clauberg exported swords to the U. S. during the Civil War and sold them through the agencies of Schulyer, Hartley & Graham and Horstmann Brothers & Company. This example features a single-edged 32" blade (37" overall) with a false edge extending back about 8" from the point. The blade is about 1" in width at the hilt. There are two fullers, one broad and running from the ricasso to within 8" of the point and a shorter narrow at the back of the blade. Floral designs are etched on both sides of the blade. The Clauberg maker's mark appears on the obverse ricasso. The grips are wood covered with fish skin and wound with twisted brass wire. The pommel is of the Phrygian helmet pattern and is decorated along its forward border with a spray of oak leaves. The knuckle-bow is ribbed and pierced for a sword knot where it joins the pommel. As it turns upward toward the blade it expands to form an oval counter-guard, the reverse of which is plain, the obverse side decorated with a pierced floral design. All metal parts of the hilt are brass. This example is missing the scabbard. Other than the brass wire on the grip being slightly loose, this sword is in very good condition.Auction Info
2008 June Signature Civil War Auction #6002 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
June, 2008
29th-30th
Sunday-Monday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 1
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