Naval Officer's Sword of James Cain

Name/Title

Naval Officer's Sword of James Cain

Description

Captain James B. Cain's officer's sword engraved with decorative gold scrollwork and paired with a black scabbard and a gold sword knot. "Ensign James B. Cain US Navy April 12, 1941" is engraved on the black presentation plaque. "USN" is in raised letters on the handle.

Use

A ceremonial sword presentable to US Navy officers at the rank of Lieutenant Commander and above.

Context

James B. Cain was a World War II Navy Ace who served as the twenty-first captain of the USS Yorktown (CVS-10) from June 11, 1965 to May 7, 1966.

Collection

Collection of Captain James B. Cain, USS Yorktown CV-10

Acquisition

Accession

2000.00016

Source or Donor

James Bernice "Jim" Cain

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Date made

Apr 1941

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Location

On the pommel of the sword

Transcription

ENSIGN JAMES B. CAIN US NAVY April 12, 1941

Language

English

Material/Technique

Etched

Update Date

June 11, 2024