Original U.S. Civil War Model 1850 Army Staff & Field Officer Sword by F. Hörster, Solingen with Scabbard German Uniforms It appears to be constructed

It appears to be constructed of spent cartridges and scrap brass

The Im Dienst der Deutschen Wehrmacht (In Service of the German Armed Forces) ärmelbind (armband) was introduced on October 1st 1941 for use by non-German civilians serving the Armed Forces and Russian Auxiliaries when not in uniform

The cover is embossed with the letters J

The German Army called it the Salatschüssel (salad bowl)

in close fit

Original U.S. Civil War Model 1850 Army Staff & Field Officer Sword by F. Hörster, Solingen with Scabbard German Uniforms It appears to be constructedOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a lovely Model 1850 Staff and Field Officer's Sword with half basket brass hilt decorated with pierced floral decorations molded into the guard. This was originally a high end special order sword, indicated by the multiple appointments, as well as the lovely etched German blade. It is now in very nice "matured' or "attic fresh" condition, with a great patina of age. The ricasso of the blade is marked with F.