Joshua Gist saber, 1812

Object/Artifact

Historical Society of Carroll County, Maryland

Name/Title

Joshua Gist saber, 1812

Entry/Object ID

1990.042.003

Description

Saber. A: Saber. 38.5"h x 6"w x 1.25"d. Curved steel blade with narrow fuller, reverse P knuckle bow and backstrap of iron with traces of silver plating, leather-covered ridged grip with brass wire wrapped around grooves. B: Scabbard. 34.25"h x 2.25"w x 0.75"d; metal, two bands with carrying rings. C.1812.

Acquisition

Accession

1990.042

Source or Donor

Yingling, Betty Smith

Acquisition Method

Gift

Exhibitions

Exhibition

Carroll at 250: People, Place, and the Making of History

Notes

"Cherished Possessions" exhibit, 2005. "Doorway to

General Notes

Note

Believed to have belonged to Col. Joshua Gist (1747 - 1839) and been carried by him during the War of 1812.. AF tag: "Lt. Col. Joshua Gist War of 1812 Gift of Betty Smith."