Sword

Object/Artifact

Vermont Historical Society

Name/Title

Sword

Entry/Object ID

1939.6

Description

Sword with engraved guard. The handle grip is missing, leaving only the tang.

Context

Used during the Fenian raid on Missisquoi County, Quebec

Acquisition

Accession

1939.6

Source or Donor

LaBounta, Eva M.

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Date made

1866 - 1870

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

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Width

1 in

Depth

4 in

Length

20 in

Material

Iron

Relationships

Related Places

Place

Town

Swanton

County

Franklin County

State/Province

Vermont

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Place

Town

Franklin

County

Franklin County

State/Province

Vermont

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Related Events

Event

Fenian Raids