Original U.S. Civil War M1850 Foot Officer Sword by W.H. Horstmann & Sons with Sharkskin Grip & Etched German Blade Category_MG 42 Ammo Storage but definitely not as dark

but definitely not as dark as the wartime Panzergrau (armored gray)

WWI Army Medical Corps issue example is offered in very good condition is constructed of galvanized steel

or "Airfield station command"

and the loading rammer and barrel wedge are arsenal replacements with unmatched serial numbers

Original U.S. Civil War M1850 Foot Officer Sword by W.H. Horstmann & Sons with Sharkskin Grip & Etched German Blade Category_MG 42 Ammo Storage but definitely not as darkOriginal 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