Sword

Sword and Scabbard

Name/Title

Sword

Entry/Object ID

1925.1a-b

Description

Sword and leather scabbard with bronze decorations. The grip of the sword is white shagreen, and the guard and pommel are bronze with ornate decorations, including a servpent. A gold tassel hangs from the guard. The blade is lightly etched with a floral design. The scabbard is leather with bronze locket, chape, and hook. The chape is detached.

Context

Used by Admiral Charles E. Clark of Montpelier, VT, at the Battle of Santiago.

Acquisition

Accession

1925.1

Source or Donor

Clark, Mrs. Charles E.

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Starkey, Joseph

Date made

circa 1890

Place

City

London

Country

England

Continent

Europe

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

Length

35-1/2 in

Material

Leather, Steel, Brass

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Clark, Charles E. (1843-1922)

Related Places

Place

City

Santiago

Country

Cuba

Continent

North America

Place

City

Montpelier

County

Washington County

State/Province

Vermont

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Related Events

Event

Spanish-American War