Name/Title
SwordEntry/Object ID
1986.18.30a-bDescription
Presentation sword and scabbard. The sword's grip is leather wrapped in wire. The guard and pommel are decoratively engraved with leaves. There is a gold tassel attached to the guard. The scabbard in engraved with the inscription, "Lieut. C.F. Branch/By members of Co. H 9th Vmt. Vol/At Chapins Farm, Va./March 14, 1865".Context
Presented to Charles Branch by members of Company H, 9th Regiment Vermont Volunteers.Acquisition
Accession
1986.18Source or Donor
Branch, Mary C.Acquisition Method
GiftMade/Created
Manufacturer
Shannon, Miller & CraneDate made
1865Place
City
New York CityState/Province
New YorkCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaLexicon
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
39 inRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Branch, Charles Francis, Sr. (1845-1910)Person or Organization
9th Vermont InfantryRelated Places
Place
Town
OrwellCounty
Addison CountyState/Province
VermontCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North America