Object Record
Metadata
Object Name |
Belt, Sword |
Catalog Number |
0985.13.00416b |
Description |
Officer's black leather sword belt with brass hardware and Virginia two-piece plate. Slings missing. |
Dimensions |
W-1.75 L-30 inches |
Owned |
William A. Wright |
Owner Regiment |
55th Virginia, Co. F, "Essex Sharpshooters" |
Event |
Battle of Glendale / Frayser's Farm |
Provenance |
This sword belt and belt plate were worn by Captain William A. Wright, Co. F, 55th Virginia, "Essex Sharpshooters." A ball passed through his body and canteen when he was killed at Frazier's Farm after taking a Federal battery of five artillery pieces on top of the hill, June 30, 1862. |
People |
Wright, William A. |
Search Terms |
Battle of Glendale / Frayser's Farm / Frazier's Farm / Charles City Crossroads / Nelson's Farm / New Market Road / Riddell's Shop Peninsula Campaign Seven Days Battles |
Subjects |
Casualties, War Dead persons soldiers War casualties |