RARE Civil War sword MADE by W. H. Horstmann and Sons of Philadelphia. Engraved on blade for James Martin Whitney, 42rd Regiment, from J. M. Beebe and Co. and Fellow Clerks. James M. Whitney was born in October of 1837 and died in December of 1907 at age 70. His rank was 1st Lieutenant. His muster was in Massachusetts on October 25, 1862. His muster regiment was Company S, 43rd Massachusetts Infantry. He survived the war. We show a picture of Whitney with this very sword. It is very rare to find Civil War swords documented by published images of the soldiers who carried them. Photo reference: www.findagrave.com/memorial/259483549/james_martin-whitney Excellent original untouched condition with some of the original gold leaf still present. Measures 38.75 inches long.