Collection Highlights
Corcoran Legion Fifth regiment. Col. William McEvily. A few good men are wanted to fill up Capt. Wm. L. Monegan's company. This is a splendid opportunity for young men to join a Crack Regiment.
Date:
ca. 1862
Object Number:
PR.055.3.189
Medium:
Paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Sword, scabbard and holster
Object Number:
1951.396ab
Date:
ca. 1889
Medium:
Steel, brass, ivory, gilding; leather, brass, gilding
Dimensions:
without holster: 34 5/8 x 5 3/8 x 1 in. ( 87.9 x 13.7 x 2.5 cm )
Marks:
etched: on obverse of blade: "Presented to Sergeant Henry C. Lima by his friends in the [E.I.A.S.?] June 17, 1889"
etched: on reverse of blade near hilt: "RIDABOCK / & CO / NEW YORK"
Description:
Presentation sword with straight, double-edged steel blade with central fuller running almost entire length and etched designs on obverse and reverse; inscribed to recipient on one side of blade; gilded brass cross quillons with flared ends, reeded ivory grip, and gilded brass pommel in the form of a conventionalized helmet; leather scabbard with gilded brass throat with elongated frog stud and tip with rudimentary drag; leather holster (frog) with sleeve for attachment to waist belt.
Gallery Label:
Swords of this type were worn by First Sergeants in the 7th Regiment, National Guard New York, beginning in 1835, according to a note in the accession records.
Credit Line:
Gift of the 7th Regiment, National Guard New York, through Major Kenneth Miller
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
