Name/Title
SwordEntry/Object ID
2000.134.073Description
Civil War era, non-commissioned officer's sword w/brass grip and hilt.
Grip has twisted coil design.
Single-edged blade is marked at hilt, "US, 1862, F.S.S.." one side; other side has maker mark in circular pattern: "C. Roby/W. Chelmsford, MS."
F.S.S. is inspector Frederick S. Strong.
See additional information attached to catalogue sheet.Use
Used during Civil War.Collection
MilitaryMade/Created
Date made
1862 - 1865Notes
Date: 1862-1865
Made: Christopher Roby, W. Chelmsford, MA.Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
SwordNomenclature Sub-Class
Edged WeaponsNomenclature Class
ArmamentsNomenclature Category
Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology