Sword, scabbard and holster

ca. 1889

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

Steel, brass, ivory, gilding; leather, brass, gilding

Overall (Without Holster): 34 5/8 × 5 3/8 × 1 in. (87.9 × 13.7 × 2.5 cm)

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

1951.396ab

Swords of this type were worn by First Sergeants in the 7th Regiment, National Guard New York, beginning in 1835, according to a note in the accession records.

DescriptionPresentation sword with straight, double-edged steel blade with central fuller running almost entire length and etched designs on obverse and reverse; inscribed to recipient on one side of blade; gilded brass cross quillons with flared ends, reeded ivory grip, and gilded brass pommel in the form of a conventionalized helmet; leather scabbard with gilded brass throat with elongated frog stud and tip with rudimentary drag; leather holster (frog) with sleeve for attachment to waist belt.

Markingsetched: on obverse of blade: "Presented to Sergeant Henry C. Lima by his friends in the [E.I.A.S.?] June 17, 1889" etched: on reverse of blade near hilt: "RIDABOCK / & CO / NEW YORK"

ClassificationsMILITARY TOOLS & EQUIPMENT: SWORD