A Model 1833 dragoon sabre. The blade is very slightly curved, with the sharpened side curving up to meet the flat side in a point at the end. The handle is wrapped in leather and has a bronze guard. The letters "MS" are stamped on the guard.
Context
Purchased from a member of the Company of Fenians as they were returning from their raid in Canada. The Fenians were Irish immigrants who invaded Canada in order to gain support for Irish independence.
Acquisition
Accession
1954.32
Source or Donor
Spear, C. A.
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Ames Manufacturing Company
Date made
1833
Place
City
Chicopee
State/Province
Massachusetts
Country
United States of America
Continent
North America
Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Saber
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
Sword
Nomenclature Sub-Class
Edged Weapons
Nomenclature Class
Armaments
Nomenclature Category
Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology
