Sword
- Object Name:
- Sword
- Object ID:
- 1996.516.07
- Creator:
- Schuyler, Hartley & Graham
Manufacturer - Place of Origin:
- New York, NY
- Date:
- 1861-1865
- Description:
- Sword. Foot Officer's Sword, Model 1850. 31.5" slightly curved blade. Broad fuller, extending from ricasso to false edge. Brass hilt. Semi-basket guard; two branches pierced with floral scrolls. Phrygian helmet pommel. Single knucklebow with sword knot near pommel. Finial quillon. "SCHUYLER / HARTLEY / & GRAHAM / NEW YORK." etched on ricasso, reverse side. "Stand by / the Union", on base of flags, floral scrolls, American eagle with ribbon reading "E PLURIBUS UNUM", and Liberty cap etched on obverse and reverse sides (only ribbon in eagle's mouth absent, reverse side). "Capt. R.L. Ela / 6th N.H.V." engraved on interior of counter guard, reverse side. Leaf pattern etched on back of blade. Twisted leather strap attached to knucklebow.
- Material:
- Metal
Tissue
Leather - Dimensions:
- W-1 L-36.75 inches
- Provenance:
- Owned by Capt. Robert L. Ela (1838-1905) of Concord, NH, 6th Regiment New Hampshire Volunteers.
- Credit Line:
- New Hampshire Historical Society Collection
- People:
- Ela, Robert L. (1838-1905)
- Subjects:
- Swords, Civil War, Armament, Military uniforms, Weapons
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