Sword w/scabbard: shield on grip

1889-1905

Place madeSpringfield, Massachusetts, United States, North America

Steel, brass, leather, gilding; steel, brass, gilding

Overall: 40 1/4 x 4 1/2 x 3 3/4 in. ( 102.2 x 11.4 x 9.5 cm )

Gift of the 7th Regiment, National Guard New York, through Major Kenneth Miller

1951.386ab

This sword is identified in the accession records as "Field Officer's saber, 7th Regt, 1889-1905."

DescriptionSword with curved, single-edged steel blade with two fullers, one broad and one narrow, and etched designs on obverse and reverse; gilded brass half-basket hilt with two branches on obverse side joining oval counter-guard, which is molded with an eagle and thirteen stars; grip covered in black leather and wrapped with twisted wire; helmet-shaped pommel with shield and leaf garland molded on front and radial leaf design molded on top; end of knuckle-bow with molded scroll motif at juncture with pommel; steel scabbard with gilded brass mounts, including upper band with carrying ring, middle band with carrying ring, and tip with slightly asymmetrical drag.

Markingsetched: on reverse of blade near hilt: "U. S. / ARMORY / Springfield / Mass." etched: on reverse of blade near center: "U. S."

ClassificationsMILITARY TOOLS & EQUIPMENT: SWORD