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Saber Bayonet for Model 1855 Rifle used by Frank E. Brownell

Object Details

Description (Brief)
Sergeant Frank E. Brownell, of the Ellsworth Zouaves, stabbed James W. Jackson, the proprietor of the Marshall House hotel at Alexandria, VA with this bayonet. Jackson had mortally wounded Col. E.E. Ellsworth, United States Volunteers, for hauling down the Confederate flag from the hotel roof.
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
associated person
Brownell, Frank E.
Ellsworth, Elmer E.
maker
unknown
date made
ca 1855
Credit Line
Frank E. Brownell
Measurements
overall: 3 3/4 in x 26 1/2 in x 1 1/4 in; 9.525 cm x 67.31 cm x 3.175 cm
Object Name
bayonet
bayonet, saber
Other Terms
bayonet; Edged Weapons; Army; Sword

Featured In

  • Civil War 150:Tools of War
Saber Bayonet for Model 1855 Rifle
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