Bronze hilt and scabbard mounts. Ivory grip hand engraved with monogram and cross. Enamel crown and cross to the guard. 27” blade decorated over 2/3 its length with crusades scenes, Masonic symbols, foliage, owner’s name, and Knight on gold ground. The gold faded in the field and strong around the figures. The forte with HORSTMANN PHILADELPHIA. That maker worked from 1843 on providing swords for the Civil War and after. Scabbard excellent with the enamel mounts undamaged, no dents and plating complete. Quality and construction including the decoration consistent with its early manufacture.
Items containing ivory cannot be shipped outside of the U.S. or in the states of CA, HI, IL, NV, NY, NJ, NH, OR, and WA.
