Name/Title
SwordEntry/Object ID
1960.86abDescription
Straight-bladed sword with silver scabbard. The grip is leather wrapped with twisted bronze wire. The guard and pommel is molded into a design of eagles, shields, and crossed guns. There is a wide chain hanging from the knuckle guard. The scabbard in engraved with the inscription, "Presented to Capt. A. G. Robbins 2nd Regt. Vt. Vols. by the Officers July 4th 1863".Context
Presented to Augustus Josiah Robbins of Grafton, Vermont.Acquisition
Accession
1960.86Source or Donor
Terrill, Kate E.Acquisition Method
BequestLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
SwordNomenclature Sub-Class
Edged WeaponsNomenclature Class
ArmamentsNomenclature Category
Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & TechnologyDimensions
Dimension Description
OverallLength
36 inMaterial
Steel, Bronze, Silver, GoldRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Robbins, Augustus JosiahPerson or Organization
2nd Vermont InfantryRelated Places
Place
Town
GraftonCounty
Windham CountyState/Province
VermontCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North America