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19.92.224Description
Material: metal. Size: 1" W. x 5" L. Description: silver sword-shaped pin with intricate pattern - removeable sheath - to be worn with the pointed sword piercing the wearer's clothing and held in place by the sheath - chain extends from the sword handle to the sheath.Context
Bierman Collection: Bernie Bierman was a football coach at the University of Minnesota for the Golden Gophers. Bernie Bierman was the grandson of a Waseca County pioneer, Heinrich F. Bierman. In 1855, Heinrich made a claim in sections 13, in Wilton and 18 in Otisco where he lived until December 22, 1882, when he was accidentally killed by a fall from a wagon. His wife and five children lived in Waseca after his death. Luella and Marguerite Herbst are the granddaughters of Mr. and Mrs. Heinrich Bierman, and the daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Herbst. Mrs. Herbst was Elizabeth Bierman. They also donated items from Mr. and Mrs. D.E. Perrin. Mrs. Perrin was Emma Bierman.Cataloged By
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Personal ArtifactsCreate Date
June 10, 1992Update Date
November 21, 2024