Name/Title
SwordEntry/Object ID
1925.1a-bDescription
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
1925.1Source or Donor
Clark, Mrs. Charles E.Acquisition Method
GiftMade/Created
Manufacturer
Starkey, JosephDate made
circa 1890Place
City
LondonCountry
EnglandContinent
EuropeLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
SwordNomenclature Sub-Class
Edged WeaponsNomenclature Class
ArmamentsNomenclature Category
Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & TechnologyDimensions
Dimension Description
OverallLength
35-1/2 inMaterial
Leather, Steel, BrassRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Clark, Charles E. (1843-1922)Related Places
Place
City
SantiagoCountry
CubaContinent
North AmericaPlace
City
MontpelierCounty
Washington CountyState/Province
VermontCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaRelated Events
Event
Spanish-American War