Original U.S. WWI Era German-Made Model 1852 Navy Officer's Sword with Original Leather Scabbard & Sword Belt by Horstator of Solingen Antique Wheellock Firearms wearing eyeglasses with red lenses

wearing eyeglasses with red lenses would not have worked because too much white light could pass around the lenses

These are still lovely examples and not too many are left on the market

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and the rifling is still present

Original U.S. WWI Era German-Made Model 1852 Navy Officer's Sword with Original Leather Scabbard & Sword Belt by Horstator of Solingen Antique Wheellock Firearms wearing eyeglasses with red lensesOriginal Item. One of a Kind. This is a scarce M1852 Naval Officers dress sword with a gorgeous triple etched blade, manufactured by Solingen based maker Horstator. The sword is contained in a worn leather scabbard that is brass mounted, with knotted rope base fittings for the suspension rings, which are both present. There is also an entire sea serpent wrapped around the bottom mount, the drag. Also included is the original sword belt which the hooks