Sword, Presentation

Object Name:

Sword, Presentation

Object ID:

2020.032.01

Creator:

Pettibone Brothers Manufacturing Company

Place of Origin:

Cincinnati, OH

Date:

1900-1920

Description:

Fraternal sword and scabbard, owned by David M. Hadley (1875-1953) of Dunbarton, NH. Black wooden grip. Knight's helmet pommel. Both sword and scabbard decorated with Knights Templar symbols, including crown and cross. Owner's name etched on blade: "David M. Hadley." Maker's name etched on ricasso: "The Pettibone Bros / Manufacturing Co / Cincinnati, O." Steel scabbard with raised decoration, including red enamel crosses. With cotton sleeve and leather case.

A. Sword, 35.75" long x 5.5" wide x 1.1" deep
B. Scabbard, 29.25" long x 1.75" wide x 0.6" deep
C. Cotton sleeve, 41" long x 5.5" wide. Flannel lining.
D. Tooled leather case, 37.5" long x 7" wide. Black lettering on wide section: "D.M. HADLEY / CONCORD, N.H." Flap with metal fastener. Woven carrying handle with metal attachments.

Material:

Metal
Steel
Wood
Leather
Textile
Cotton

Dimensions:

W-5.5 L-35.75 D-1.1 inches

Provenance:

Belonged to David M. Hadley (1875-1953) of Dunbarton, NH, a 50-year member of the Knights of Pythias. He served as Dunbarton town clerk from 1900 until his death.

Credit Line:

Gift of Donna M. Dunn

People:

Hadley, David M. (1875-1953)

Subjects:

Swords, Fraternal organizations