Collection Highlights
Kerchief
Date:
1776-1777
Object Number:
1952.63
Medium:
Linen
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Luce Center
Sword, scabbard, tassel and belt
Object Number:
1949.88ab
Date:
ca. 1917
Medium:
Steel, other metal, bone, leather; steel, leather
Dimensions:
Overall: 39 x 4 5/8 x 3 1/8 in. ( 99.1 x 11.7 x 7.9 cm )
Marks:
etched: on obverse of blade: "E / PLURIBUS / UNUM" on banner (part of eagle insignia)
etched: on reverse of blade near center: "U. S."
etched: on reverse of blade near hilt: "SPRINGFIELD / ARMORY / SPRINGFIELD / MASS. U.S.A."
Description:
Sword with slightly curved, single-edged steel blade with three-quarter length fuller and etched designs on obverse and reverse; white metal half-basket hilt with three branches on obverse side and quillon with globular finial; bone grip with carved finger grooves; bird's head pommel with backstrap extending to ferrule at base of grip; leather tassel on cord tied to knuckle-bow; steel scabbard with two carrying rings with fragments of leather slings attached and asymmetrical drag.
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, this sword was used by the donor while serving as Chief of Staff, A.E.F., U.S. Army, from 1917 to 1918.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Estate of Lieutenant-General James G. Harbord
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
