U.S. Marine Pattern N.C.O. Sword / SOLD

U.S. Marine Pattern N.C.O. Sword - Inventory Number: SWO 123 / SOLD

Early wide blade NCO sword by Horstmann of Philadelphia.  Horstmann NCO swords are distinct as they have a turned down counter guard.  The M1840 NCO sword was the Marine Corps regulation until the change in 1859 which called for Marine Corp NCO's to use a sword patterned after the 1850 Foot Officer Sword.  Possible based on this configuration this is an early Marine NCO from 1840-1850.  Excellent condition example with original leather scabbard.  

Inventory Number: SWO 123 / SOLD