Object Record
Metadata
Object Name |
Sword |
Catalog Number |
0985.00.00002 |
Description |
Presentation Sword with Lion's Head Pommel; curved, single-edge blade etched with floral sprays, stand of arms, crested bird killing serpent, and "General A. Gracie", "CSA", "Presented by Lieut. E.B. Cherry", "L. Haiman & Brother / GA": brass hilt with multiple branches flowing into knuckle bow."A.G." set within wreath on guard, rosette quillon; lion's head pommel; shagreen covered grip wrapped with three-strand brass wire. Metal scabbard (.2a), with brass mounts and dedication plate: "Presented to Genl A. Gracie by Lieut. E.B. Cherry". |
Dimensions |
L-43.5 inches |
Owned |
Archibald Gracie, III |
Owner Regiment |
3rd Alabama Infantry, Co. E, "Washington Light Infantry" 11th Alabama Infantry 43rd Alabama Infantry |
Made |
L. Haiman and Brother, Columbus, Georgia, CSA |
Provenance |
The presentation sword and scabbard belonged to Brigadier General Archibald Gracie, III. It was presented to him by Lt. E. B Cherry. |
People |
Gracie, Archibald, III |
Subjects |
Swords Edged weapon |