Presentation sword

Object/Artifact

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Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Presentation sword

Entry/Object ID

MP.88.25 a-b

Description

Steel sword and scabbard, "General John Ross Delafield...1923-1926" ivory inlay oak leaf handle: curving polished steel blade, acid etched elaborate decorative scroll work; nickel plated molded hilt, open work Gothic initials "ROA" (Reserve Officers Association), eagle with shield seated on a cross within a circle on D Guard; metal handle with inlaid ivory oak leaves and acorns; gold bullion sword knot with acorn-shaped drop; curved scabbard, nickel plated, engraved decoration of scrolls, mounted officer carrying flag; decorative device of flag, sword, bayonet, cartridges; obverse is blank; gilt drag; gilt carrying rings and sheath with decorative openwork scrolls, eagle with olive branches, engraved Gothic initials "JRD" at throat; "General John Ross Delafield 1923-1926" Openwork Gothic iniatials: "ROA" At Throat: "JRD" Inscribed: "Presented to General John Ross Delafield, President - Reserve Officers Association of the United States, 1923-1926, By his comrades, a token of High Esteem and RECOGNITION FOR HIS ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN THE INTEREST OF NATIONAL DEFENSE." On obverse are scrolls, eagle, and banner with inscription "E PLURIBUS UNUM", "U.S.A." in gothic lettering. Maker's mark at blade terminus: "BAILEY/BANKS &/BIDDLE CO./ PHILA PENN".

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Bailey, Banks & Biddle Company

Date made

circa 1926

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

See description

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

MP.88.25 A-B
MP.88.25a-b

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Hilt

Width

4-3/4 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 4 3/4 in. (12.1 cm)

Dimension Description

Scabbard

Height

1-1/8 in

Width

1-1/4 in

Length

35-1/2 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 1 1/8 x 1 1/4 x 35 1/2 in. (2.9 x 3.2 x 90.2 cm)

Dimension Description

Sword

Width

7/8 in

Length

39-1/4 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 7/8 x 39 1/4 in. (2.2 x 99.7 cm)

Material

ivory, silverplate, Gilt, Gold, Steel, Nickel, Enamel

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Details of condition: Scratches, wear, loss of silver on scabbard.

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Brigadier General John Ross Delafield

Notes

Former owner

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, Library, Second Floor