Sword
- Object Name:
- Sword
- Object ID:
- 1987.072
- Creator:
- Ames, Nathaniel P. (1804-1847); Ames Sword Company
- Place of Origin:
- Cabotville, MA
- Date:
- circa 1840
- Description:
- Sword. Militia artillery sword with straight, double-edged steel blade of elliptical section. Blade etched with oak leaves and acorns. Obverse inscribed, "Portsmouth Artillery" within oval and, "N.P. Ames / Cutler / Cabotville / Mass" within square. Reverse etched with federal eagle holding banner inscribed, "E Pluribus Unum". Brass hilt with rosewood grip, cruciform crossguard, and shell-shaped languet. Engraved with number 32 above languet. With section of leather scabbard, 16" long.
- Material:
- Metal
Wood
Brass
Steel
Leather - Dimensions:
- H-1.125 L-32 D-5.25 inches
- Credit Line:
- New Hampshire Historical Society Purchase
- People:
- Ames, Nathaniel P. (1804-1847)
- Subjects:
- Armament, Swords, Militias, Artillery (Weaponry)
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