Collection Highlights
Novi Belgii Novaque Angliae Nec Non Partis Virginiae Tabula
Date:
After 1655
Object Number:
LIB.NS4.M31.1.38
Medium:
Engraving, hand colored
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Sword, scabbard and tassel
Object Number:
1951.403ab
Date:
1900-1920
Medium:
Steel, other metal, bone, leather; metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 42 1/2 x 5 x 3 1/8 in. ( 108 x 12.7 x 7.9 cm )
Marks:
etched: on reverse of blade: "E PLURIBUS / UNUM" on banner (part of eagle insignia)
in relief: on reverse of blade near hilt: "PROVED" on metal disk at center of 6-pointed star
etched: on obverse of blade: "U.S."
etched: on obverse of blade near hilt:
Description:
Sword with 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 joining elliptical counter-guard 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; white metal scabbard with two carrying rings and asymmetrical drag.
Credit Line:
Gift of the 7th Regiment, National Guard New York, through Major Kenneth Miller
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
