Civil War-era heavy artillery sword

Object/Artifact

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Jefferson County Museum

Name/Title

Civil War-era heavy artillery sword

Entry/Object ID

568

Description

Civil War-era heavy artillery sword made much like a Roman short sword. Handle is brass with scaled like snake scales. The U.S. eagle is on the pommel. Stamped on the side of the hilt (very small) is "S. HUSE NEW YORK. Gift to Frank Buckles from Louise Briscoe of Piedmont.

Acquisition

Accession

431

Source or Donor

Buckles, Susannah

Acquisition Method

Gift

Material

Metal