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Object Name |
Sword |
Catalog Number |
0985.10.00010a |
Description |
Model 1850 U.S. Foot Officer's Sword: sword is a plain blade that was dented from the impact of a bullet fourteen inches from the throat (of the scabbard); hilt missing; relic condition. Leather scabbard (.10b) with brass mounts; missing throat; scabbard in two pieces due to the impact of the bullet; blade has punctured the drag. |
Dimensions |
L-35.25 inches |
Owned |
Ellison Capers |
Owner Regiment |
24th South Carolina Infantry |
Provenance |
Sword of Ellison Capers. |
People |
Capers, Ellison |
Subjects |
edged weapon |