Scabbard
- Object Name:
- Scabbard
- Object ID:
- 1953.003.07
- Creator:
- Ames Manufacturing Company
Manufacturer - Place of Origin:
- Chicopee, MA
- Date:
- 1850-1862
- Description:
- Scabbard. Blackened metal. Brass bands and carrying rings. Two carrying rings. Brass tip and drag. "Presented to / Maj. Geo. W. Gile / 88th Regt. Pa Vol. / by the Officers of his commd. / & Merchants of Alex. Va. / as a testimonial of their esteem / as an Officer & Gentleman / Alex Va. April 11th 1862" engraved at throat. "AMES MFG. CO. / CHICOPEE / MASS" engraved on back at throat. Fits sword 1953.003.06.
- Material:
- Metal
Brass - Dimensions:
- W-0.625 L-32.5 inches
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Virginia Gile Orbison
- Subjects:
- Weapons, Ceremonial objects, Battles, Battlefields, Military ceremonies
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