Arthur D. Murray’s Sword

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Battleship Texas Foundation

blade of 2024.1005.1.1

blade of 2024.1005.1.1

Name/Title

Arthur D. Murray’s Sword

Entry/Object ID

2024.1005.1.1

Description

Sword bought by Murray in 1918 in Annapolis, MD. Steel blade, brass hilt, shagreen handle, bullion tassel.

Context

Naval officer’s swords were worn at official ceremonies and events, and were made to the height of the specific sailor, so late length varied.

Collection

Historical Collections

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1918

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Sword

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Edged Weapons

Nomenclature Class

Armaments

Nomenclature Category

Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology