AMERICAN MILITIA SWORD.

AMERICAN MILITIA SWORD. 32” straight blade with single fuller etched with various patriotic motifs marked :HORSTMANN & SONS PHILADELPHIA:. Etching only about 25-50% discernable. Blade is over cleaned. Scattered pitting. Cruciform guard with detailed spread winged eagle languets. Solid brass decorated grip. Knights head pommel with original chain. Brass scabbard engraved with floral and military motifs. Relief ring mounts decorated with leaves. Scabbard has plaque marked, “HORSTMANN & SONS PHILADELPHIA”. CONDITION: In the scabbard sword exhibits nice untouched patina to hilt and scabbard. 4-51089 JS66 (800-1,200)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2004

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	636	$1,610.00	AMERICAN MILITIA SWORD. 32” straight blade with single fuller etched with various patriotic motifs marked :HORSTMANN & SONS PHILADELPHIA:. Etching only about 25-50% discernable. Blade is over cleaned. Scattered pitting. Cruciform guard with detailed spread winged eagle languets. Solid brass decorated grip. Knights head pommel with original chain. Brass scabbard engraved with floral and military motifs. Relief ring mounts decorated with leaves. Scabbard has plaque marked, “HORSTMANN & SONS PHILADELPHIA”. CONDITION: In the scabbard sword exhibits nice untouched patina to hilt and scabbard. 4-51089 JS66 (800-1,200) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2004 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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