Sword w/scabbard: eagle on pommel

1875-1900

Place madeNew York, New York, United States, North America

Steel, brass, fish skin; steel, brass

Overall: 38 1/2 x 5 x 3 1/4 in. ( 97.8 x 12.7 x 8.3 cm )

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

1953.154ab

According to the accession records, this sword belonged to Captain C. O. Toussaint. It was presented to the 7th Regiment, National Guard New York, by his brother, Herman Toussaint.

DescriptionSword with straight, double-edged steel blade with etching on obverse and reverse; blade is diamond-shaped in cross section; brass counter-guard consisting of two shell-shaped pieces, a fixed piece on obverse side with shield-breasted eagle molded in relief and a hinged piece on reverse side with shield superimposed on crossed arms; quillon with oval button finial with lion mask molded on face; grip covered in fish skin and wrapped with wire; pommel shaped like a section of an inverted cone with eagle molded on obverse side and plain shield on reverse; cap on top of pommel is separately cast and molded with a radial design of alternating petals and beads; knuckle-bow with a pair of thunderbolts centering a flower molded on either side; matte-surfaced steel scabbard with brass mounts consisting of a narrow band at throat, an upper band with two rings, a middle band with one ring, and drag with crossed flags on obverse side and a single star on reverse.

Markingsetched: on reverse of blade below hilt: "RIDABOCK / & Co. / NEW YORK N.Y."

ClassificationsMILITARY TOOLS & EQUIPMENT: SWORD