Sword
- Object Name:
- Sword
- Object ID:
- 1953.003.06
- Creator:
- Amoskeag Manufacturing Company
- Place of Origin:
- Chicopee, MA
- Date:
- 1850-1862
- Description:
- Presentation sword. 30.375" single-edge blade with 9" false edge extending back from tip. Slight upward curve to blade. Deep fullers, extending length of blade. Phrygian helmet shaped pommel. Single knuckle bow. Gold-plated semi-basket style counter guard. Floral designs set between two branches on counterguard. Fish skin wrapped grip with twisted gilt wire. Floral decorated pommel. Leather strap wrapped around knuckle bow. Fits scabbard 1953.003.07.
- Material:
- Metal
Tissue - Dimensions:
- W-0.25 L-35.5 inches
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Virginia Gile Orbison
- Subjects:
- Civil War, Battles, Weapons, Battlefields, Ceremonial objects, Military ceremonies, Swords
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