Sword

Object/Artifact

Vermont Historical Society

Name/Title

Sword

Entry/Object ID

1921.10.6a-b

Description

Ornate sword and accompanying scabbard. The grip of the sword is white shagreen, wrapped with twisted gold wire and embellished with gold stars. The guard, knuckle guard, and pommel are ornately chased gold in a floral pattern with an eagle and United States shield at the front of the pommel. The blade is heavily engraved with the names of ships and heavy florals. The scabbard is silver with gold locket/mouthpiece, chase/tip protector, and hook attachement.

Context

Presented to Rear Admiral Charles E. Clark of Bradford, VT by the State of Oregon in commemoration of his action during the Battle of Santiago aboard the USS Oregon.

Acquisition

Accession

1921.10

Source or Donor

Nimitz, Elizabeth Wright

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Oldenhiemer

Place

City

Portland

State/Province

Oregon

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Sword

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Edged Weapons

Nomenclature Class

Armaments

Nomenclature Category

Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Width

2-15/16 in

Depth

3-13/16 in

Length

36 in

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Clark, Charles E. (1843-1922)

Related Places

Place

Town

Bradford

County

Orange County

State/Province

Vermont

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Place

State/Province

Oregon

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Related Events

Event

Spanish-American War