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Model 1852 Naval Officers Sword

Object Details

Description (Brief)
This Model 1852 Navy sword and scabbard, closely resembling U.S. Army officers' swords of the period, belonged to Lt. Samuel Howard. Howard volunteered to pilot the U.S.S. Monitor on the very day she fought the historic battle with the C.S.S. Virginia at Hampton Roads in March 1862.
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
user
Howard, Samuel
Physical Description
steel (overall material)
leather (overall material)
brass (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 5 1/2 in x 33 1/2 in x 3 1/4 in; 13.97 cm x 85.09 cm x 8.255 cm
Object Name
sword
Other Terms
Edged Weapons; Navy; Officer

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  • Civil War 150:Navies
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