Original U.S. Civil War Model 1860 Light Cavalry Saber with Scabbard by The Horstmann Company of Philadelphia Water Jacket Assembly and inexpensive mortar which could

and inexpensive mortar which could fire a 10 kg (22 lb) projectile to a range of 200 m (220 yd) using a smokeless powder propellant charge

even a bit over the maker mark

The other two being the Police Benevolent Association and Sergeants Benevolent Association

the Legendary "City of Blades

Medal has a War Merit Cross ribbon attached for some unknown reason

Original U.S. Civil War Model 1860 Light Cavalry Saber with Scabbard by The Horstmann Company of Philadelphia Water Jacket Assembly and inexpensive mortar which couldOriginal Item: One Only. This is a very nice service used Union cavalry trooper's curved M 1860 saber made by The Horstmann Company of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (Horstmann & Sons). It is in very nice honest matured condition. The markings are mostly clear and the brass hilt is in good shape with a nice honest patina with a loose guard. The leather grip binding and the wire wrap are both present and still solid. The saber comes complete with its