Name/Title
SaberEntry/Object ID
2016.12.4.1a-bDescription
Saber with scabbard. The grip is leather wrapped with brass wire. The guards and pommel are brass. The pommel is stamped with the initials, "A.H.K." The scabbard is silver-toned metal and stamped at the top opening with the letter W. The blade is marked, "Made by AMES MFG CO. CHICOPEE."Context
Owned by Daniel R. Gilchrist of Barnet, Vermont, during the Civil WarAcquisition
Accession
2016.12Source or Donor
Lord, John E.Acquisition Method
GiftCredit Line
In memory of the Gilchrist familyMade/Created
Manufacturer
Ames Manufacturing CompanyDate made
1864 - 1865Place
City
ChicopeeState/Province
MassachusettsCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
SaberNomenclature Primary Object Term
SwordNomenclature Sub-Class
Edged WeaponsNomenclature Class
ArmamentsNomenclature Category
Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & TechnologyDimensions
Dimension Description
OverallHeight
5-1/4 inDepth
4-1/4 inLength
43-1/2 inMaterial
Steel, Brass, Leather, MetalRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Grand Army of the RepublicPerson or Organization
Gilchrist, Daniel R. (1843-1933)Person or Organization
3rd Vermont InfantryRelated Places
Place
Town
BarnetCounty
Caledonia CountyState/Province
VermontCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North America