Sword

Object/Artifact

Vermont Historical Society

Name/Title

Sword

Entry/Object ID

2006.24.2a-b

Description

Ceremonial sword and scabbard. The sword grip is made of dark wood shaped with finger grips. The guard and pommel are gold-toned metal with an acorn-shaped gold tassel. The slightly curved blade is engraved with flowers, military symbols, an eagle with the words "E Pluribus Unum" on one side, and the initials "U.S." on the other side. Just beneath the guard, the blade is marked, "The M. C. Lilley & Co., Columbus, O." The scabbard is steel.

Context

Used by Col. Merritt B. Roberts of Rupert, Vermont, as part of the National Guard. Roberts was part of the Governor's Home Guard from 1904 to 1906 under Governor Charles Bell.

Acquisition

Accession

2006.24

Source or Donor

Roberts, C. Sheldon

Acquisition Method

Gift

Credit Line

In memory of Martha S. Roberts, wife of Merritt Roberts

Made/Created

Manufacturer

M. C. Lilley & Company

Date made

1904 - 1906

Place

City

Columbus

State/Province

Ohio

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

Width

4-1/4 in

Depth

3 in

Length

37 in

Material

Metal, Ribbon

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Roberts, Merritt (1858-1928)

Person or Organization

Vermont National Guard

Related Places

Place

Town

Rupert

County

Bennington County

State/Province

Vermont

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America