Name/Title
SwordEntry/Object ID
2012.67.6a-bDescription
Straight bladed sword with metal scabbard. The sword is elaborately decorated. It has an ivory grip etched with the initials "BBP" within a holly wreath on one side and a cross inserted through a triangle on the other side. The pommel is in the shape of a medieval knight's helmet and connected to the rain guard with a chain. The guard is decorated with crosses, with the central cross inserted through a crown. The blade is marked, "The M. C. Lilley / Columbus".Context
Used by Ben Burton Perkins of St. Albans as a member of the Knights TemplarAcquisition
Accession
2012.67Source or Donor
Upton, PeterAcquisition Method
GiftLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
SwordNomenclature Sub-Class
Edged WeaponsNomenclature Class
ArmamentsNomenclature Category
Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & TechnologyDimensions
Dimension Description
OverallWidth
6 inDepth
1-1/4 inLength
36-1/2 inMaterial
Ivory, Steel, MetalRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Knights TemplarPerson or Organization
Perkins, Benn Burton (1865-1928)Related Places
Place
City
RutlandCounty
Rutland CountyState/Province
VermontCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaPlace
City
St. Albans CityCounty
Franklin CountyState/Province
VermontCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North America