Original U.S. 1830s Era Staff Officer’s Sword with Indian Princess Maiden Pommel & Etched Blade with All-Brass Scabbard Madsen LMG On that date the 885th

On that date the 885th

and served in the 13th Horse Cavalry

for the 39th (Lower Rhenish) Fusiliers

Then under a strong light we made out the Inspector's stamp appearing on the right grip which showed R

a brigade at a time

Original U.S. 1830s Era Staff Officer’s Sword with Indian Princess Maiden Pommel & Etched Blade with All-Brass Scabbard Madsen LMG On that date the 885thOriginal Item. Only One Available. The Indian Princess pommel was a popular American form, at least in the catalogs of Ames and Horstmann. Occurring in a number of different configurations, this pommel form was very popular with American militia officers during the 1825 1840 period. This example has a lovely etched blade which is decorated for 1 2 of its length with fire blue with engraved scroll and military motifs highlighted with gilt. The blade is