Museum Collections
Luce Center
Sword, scabbard and holster fragment
Object Number:
1961.57e-g
Date:
1862
Medium:
Steel, brass, gilding; leather, brass
Dimensions:
Overall (sword): 38 3/4 x 4 3/4 x 3 in. (98.4 x 12.1 x 7.6 cm)
Marks:
stamped: on obverse of blade near hilt: "US / AHC / 1862"
stamped: on reverse of blade near hilt: "Made by / AMES Mfg. Co. / CHICOPEE / MASS"
Description:
Sword with straight, single-edged steel blade with full length fuller; gilded brass hilt cast in one piece, with biloded counter-guard, short, flared quillon with oval button finial, grip with narrow molded ridges, and ovoid pommel; leather scabbard with two brass mounts, a band at throat with elongated frog stud and tip with asymmetrical drag; holster fragment (frog) attached to top of scabbard.
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, this sword was worn as part of the uniform of the Grand Army of the Republic.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. C. M. Furnier
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.