Contributed by Maine Historical Society
Description
This sword belonged to Captain James Alden, USN of Portland. The fish skin on the handle is decorative and also might aid in ensuring a secure grip.
About This Item
- Title: Naval officers' sword, ca. 1864
- Creator: Ames Manufacturing Company
- Creation Date: circa 1864
- Subject Date: circa 1864
- Location: ME
- Media: Steel, fish skin
- Local Code: 1104*
- Object Type: Physical Object
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- United States. Navy.
- Daggers & swords.
- United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865.
- Arms & armaments.
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For more information about this item, contact:
Maine Historical Society485 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-1822 x230
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