Sword, Presentation

Object Name:

Sword, Presentation

Object ID:

2005.002.05

Creator:

Palmer & Bachelders

Place of Origin:

Boston, MA

Date:

1863-1864

Description:

Presentation sword and scabbard, Civil War. Presented to Capt. George F. Goodwin, Company D, 5th New Hampshire Regiment, 1862-1863. Scabbard is inscribed with names of battles in which he fought.

A. Sword. Brass hilt decorated with scrollwork; laurel wreath on pommel. Chrome-plated grip. Steel blade, curved, with etched scrollwork and lettering on both sides; original gilded decoration and lettering now covered by chrome plating. One side of blade etched: "PRESENTED TO / Capt. Geo. F. [Goo]dwin" and "UNION", with flags and drum; "PALMERS & / BACHELDERS" etched just below hilt. Other side of blade etched: "GETYSBURG / CHANCELORSVILLE / FREDERICKSBURG / ANTIETAM / MALVERN HILL / CHARLES CITY CROSSROADS / WHITE OAK SWAMP / PEACH ORCHARD / SAVAGE STATION / FAIR OAKS".

B. Scabbard. Chrome-plated steel with two brass mounts and brass drag, all engraved on front. Two brass rings with brass chain clipped to them. Engraved lettering between the mounts: "Presented TO / Capt. Geo. F. Goodwin / BY THE / Members of Garrison Co. 'A' / as a token of their esteem."

Material:

Metal
Steel
Brass
Chrome

Dimensions:

W-5.5 L-43 D-3.8 inches

Provenance:

Descended in George F. Goodwin's family to donor.

Credit Line:

Gift of the George E. Lord Family

People:

Goodwin, George F. (1836-1864)

Subjects:

Civil War, Flags, Drums, Laurel wreath