Scabbard, Sword

1840's Scabbard for a Cavalry Saber

1840's Scabbard for a Cavalry Saber

Name/Title

Scabbard, Sword

Entry/Object ID

2016.023.0001b

Description

Scabbard for a Cavalry Saber from the 1840's manufacturer is unknown as there are no visible maker's marks; the steel body has two brass rings for attaching to uniform and a brass ornamentation on the flat, rounded end. 33-1/2" long The firm Schnitzler & Kirschbaum produced and/or sold swords, buttons and other military items to The U.S. and The Confederacy during the Civil War.

Collection

Exhibit Support