Swords

DateMid 1800s

Terms

Swords
Iron
Nickel Alloy

Dimensions10.8 × 12.7 × 97.16 cm (4 1/4 × 5 × 38 1/4 in.)

MarkingsMaker's name on blade partly worn off, "W.W--------/ Solingen." The word "PROVED" stamped on reverse side of blade within circle. "Charles E. Bowers/ Captain U.S. Volunteers/ 1862-1865" engraved in script on outer section of handle.

Credit LineGift of Capt. Charles Edward Bowers (1893)

Object numberA2078

DescriptionDress sword and sheath (scabbard). Sheath plated with nickel or white metal (rusted on one side), with two circular metal hoops near sword's hilt. Hilt guard elaborately cut out in design of American Eagle, surrounded by the words "E pluribus unum, U.S." Handle covered with snake skin over wood. Civil War.