Sword, scabbard and shoulder belt
ca. 1830
Place madeGermany, Europe
Steel, leather
Overall: 31 1/2 x 6 x 1 in. ( 80 x 15.2 x 2.5 cm )
Gift of John Ward Dunsmore
1941.1168a-c
This sword is described in the accession records as a "German-made saber, dragoon type probably used by U.S. Army enlisted men." The stamped initials "GF," the mark of U.S. Inspector of Arms George Flegel, lends credence to this assessment.
Markingsstamped: on reverse of blade near hilt adjacent to illegible maker's mark: "GF"
ClassificationsMILITARY TOOLS & EQUIPMENT: SWORD
DescriptionSword with curved, single-edged steel blade with three-quarter length fuller; steel hilt with leather-covered grip; curved quillon with disk finial; oval pommel joined to strip of metal that extends to ferrule at base of grip; leather scabbard with steel throat, heart-shaped frog stud, and ball tip; white leather shoulder belt with holster (frog) for sword.Object NameSword, scabbard and shoulder belt
