1833 model officer's sword

Object/Artifact

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Jefferson County Museum

Name/Title

1833 model officer's sword

Entry/Object ID

230

Description

1833 model officer's sword. Engraved in script "Presented by the City of Richmond, Va. to 1st Lieut. G. A. Porterfield of the 'Richmond Rangers' Jan. 1847". On opposite side "N. P. Ames Cutler Springfield". Engraved with floral designs, an eagle with "E Pluribus Unum" above it and a native American on both sides on 2/3 of the blade. Brass handguard.

Acquisition

Accession

81

Source or Donor

Porterfield, Mary M.

Acquisition Method

Gift

Credit Line

NB: No Deed of Gift on record for this donor as of 2/6/14

Made/Created

Date made

1833

Material

Metal