Sword

sword

Name/Title

Sword

Entry/Object ID

2004.41.1a-c

Description

Straight-bladed sword with black leather scabbard. The sword has a steel blade with the mark, "U.S. AHC 1863". The grip is tightly wrapped with twisted brass wire, and the pummel and guards are brass. The scabbard is fitted with brass mounts at either end (one now loose).

Context

Used by Horace Goodwin of the 11th Vermont Infantry during the Civil War

Acquisition

Accession

2004.41

Source or Donor

Scott, Howard Henry, Jr. (b. 1939), Scott, Karin R.

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Date made

1863

Place

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

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

Height

4-3/8 in

Width

2-1/2 in

Length

39-3/4 in

Material

Steel, Brass, Leather

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Goodwin, Horace (1839-1899)

Person or Organization

11th Vermont Infantry

Related Places

Place

Town

Johnson

County

Lamoille County

State/Province

Vermont

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Related Events

Event

Civil War