This exquisite Antique 1800's Gebruder Weyersberg for Horstmann & Sons was made either prior to the US Civil War or during the US Civil War. This Masonic Knights Templar Sword with brass scabbard is a must-have for any collector of historical memorabilia, especially those interested in Freemasonry organizations. The sword's exact age is unknown, but it is signed and made in the United States. Pictures show the condition.
The brass scabbard does have some dents.
The guard, handle and pommel are slightly loose. They have a very minor "wiggle" to them. Total length of the sword and scabbard is 37-3/8" in length. Total length of the sword is 35-7/8" The blade is 29". The guard is 5.75" wide. Weighs 3lbs 2oz
Weyersberg was essentially a family sword-making dynasty. This family is recorded as making swords as early as the 1400's, and was located near Solingen, Germany. They produced blades with the King's Head and a rooster marking. This blade has the King's Head as shown in the pictures. Prior to the Civil War, we find its blades used by such makers as Frederick Widmann and Horstmann & Sons. This sword is marked as Horstmann & Sons Philadelphia. The markings on the blade are light and worn with age, as is expected. During the American Civil War, Horstmann & Sons used many of Gebruder Weyersberg's blades on its higher grade swords.
