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Object Name
Sword and Scabbard
Object Number
1954-04-2 B
Description
Ornate brass handguards, one hinged and the other with an eagle motif. Lion's head quillon. Single sculpted knuckle bow and many tiered pommel. Mother of pearl grip wrapped with brass wire. Iron blade engraved with names of 64 privates from Co. D 7th Regiment, New York. Also makers mark on blade "Ridabock & Co. New York" near hilt. Iron scabbard has brass tip, throat with rings, and another rring on brass ornament near throat.
Comment
presented to John Bissell by friends in Co. D 7th Regiment, New York 1893-1903
Category
Tools and Equipment for Science and Technology
Maker
Date Made
ca. 1890
Dimensions
37 1/4" long overall; 30 1/4" long blade, 32" long scabbard
Materials
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