Scabbard for Staff & Field Officers' Model 1860 type
Culture
American
Date1872–1876
Mediumnickel-plated steel, brass
Dimensions84.5 cm (33 1/4 in.), 12 oz (weight)
ClassificationsArms and Armor
Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection
Object number2014.354.2
DescriptionNickel-plated steel. Straight & tapering for sword blade. Fitted with gilded brass mounts consisting of symmetrical drag having pair of crossed flags on obverse & 5-pointed star on reverse. Low flared mount at mouth, upper band with free suspension ring on each side & lower band with single free ring at back edge. Scabbard slightly bent towards the body.ProvenanceMacIntosh collection (#12); purchased by the Museum in December 1970. Collection transfer from Higgins Armory, Januyar 2014.
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