Object Record
Metadata
Object Name |
Belt, Sword |
Catalog Number |
0985.13.01085d |
Description |
U.S. regulation enlisted men's black leather sword belt with brass hardware, pattern 1851 brass U.S. eagle plate (a); slings missing; also cap box (c) and holster (b). |
Dimensions |
W-2 L-28 inches |
Owned |
Major Hall; Richard Brooke Gwathmey |
Owner Regiment |
9th Virginia Cavalry, Co. H |
Event |
Second Battle of Ream's Station |
Provenance |
Richard Brooke Gwathmey captured the belt, buckle, holster, and cap box from Major Hall of the U. S. Army and used them until he was killed at the Battle of Ream's Station in August 1864. Gwathmey was a member of Co. H, 9th Virginia Cavalry. Newspaper notices accompanied the gift, speaking in glowing terms of his bravery and many virtues. |
People |
Hall, Major Gwathmey, Richard Brooke |
Search Terms |
items captured by Confederate soldiers items captured from Union soldiers items taken by Confederate soldiers items taken from Union soldiers United States Army Petersburg Campaign / Siege of Petersburg Second Battle of Ream's Station |
Subjects |
Dead persons Death Casualties, War War casualties |