W. H. Horstmann & Son pre-Civil War presentation model 1850 officer's sword and scabbard, with a metal placard, inscribed Presented by the teachers of Richmond Phila. to their Director COL. H. MATHER as a mark of their esteem for his many Noble Qualities May 2nd 1853, the Iron Proof blade with engraved foliate scrolls, spread wing eagle and panoply of arms, pierced brass US hand guard, wire wrapped shagreen grip, the iron scabbard with heavy relief panels of shells, crossed flags, spread wing eagle, and an oak leaf and acorn drag, 31 1/2" blade.