Name/Title
Naval Officer's Sword of James CainDescription
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-10Acquisition
Accession
2000.00016Source or Donor
James Bernice "Jim" CainAcquisition Method
GiftInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
InscriptionLocation
On the pommel of the swordTranscription
ENSIGN JAMES B. CAIN
US NAVY
April 12, 1941Language
EnglishMaterial/Technique
EtchedUpdate Date
June 11, 2024
