Contributed by Colby College Special Collections
Description
The top sword's blade is inscribed Howard Russell Hickok, U.S. Army, Springfield, Mass., and etched in filgree floral pattern. Calvary or Staff and Field Officer's sword ca. 1860.
The middle sword's blade etched with "U.S., US. Amory, Springfield, Mass." It is believed to be an 1860 infantry sword.
The bottom sword etched "Kenzie W. Walker", floral filigree, and "The Warnock Co., New York, N.Y." Calvary or Staff and Field Officer's sword ca. 1840-60.
About This Item
- Title: Civil War swords, ca. 1860
- Creator: U.S. Amory
- Creation Date: circa 1860
- Subject Date: circa 1860
- Location: USA
- Media: Metal, leather
- Local Code: Stack 4 Artifacts shelves
- Collection: Special Collections
- Object Type: Physical Object
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- Generals--United States
- Arms & armament--United States--Massachusetts--Springfield
- Daggers & swords
- United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
- Smith, Charles Henry, 1827-1865--Associated objects
- United States. Army--Equipment and supplies
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Colby College Special Collections5150 Mayflower Hill, Waterville, ME 04901
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