Name/Title
SwordEntry/Object ID
1988.096Description
Thin straight blade with a diamond shaped cross-section, has etched design on both sides. "US" on one side and eagle on the other. "National Armory" is etched on blade near bronze hilt. Hilt guard has image of eagle on it. Handle covered in shark skin and wrapped with twisted wire. Scabbard has bronze tip with bronze bands and loops that hold a chain (not original).Dimensions
Width
3-1/2 inDepth
2-1/2 inLength
37-1/2 inDimension Notes
Sword in scabbard measures 39".Material
Metal, Steel, Bronze