Curved sword with leather scabbard. The handle of the sword is ivory, and the pommel is in the shape of an eagle's head. The blade is lightly engraved with an all-over floral design.
Context
Used by Brigadier General Stephen Thomas of the 8th Vermont Volunteer Infantry during the Civil War.
Acquisition
Accession
1928.3
Source or Donor
Parker, T.B.
Made/Created
Time Period
19th Century
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
