Sword
Object number2006.77.1 a,b
Manufacturer
J. Ames Manufacturing Company
Date1862
OriginChicopee, MA
Mediumbrass, steel; leather
Credit LineGift of Jack Gilleland
DescriptionSword and leather pouch.
U.S.-regulation pattern of 1840 non-commissioned officer's sword. Cast brass hilt with acorn finial. Grip is embossed to simulate wrapping with twisted wire. Simple D-shape knuckleguard. Steel blade, tapered, straight-line form; blade is stamped at hilt with maker text on both sides. Original leather scabbard is missing from this sword.
Light buff-colored glove leather sword bag or storage pouch with drawstring at mouth made from a leather thong.Dimensions4.25 x 1 x 34.5 in. (10.8 x 2.5 x 87.6 cm)Marks(a)
Blade is stamped at hilt with "U.S. / J.H. [inspector] / 1862" on one side and "Ames & Co. Chicopee, Mass." on the other.
Historical NotesSword carried by John Adams Gilleland as a sergeant with the 193rd Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, 1864. Gilleland served in the Union Army in three separate enlistment periods: 1862-1863, 1864, and in 1865 as a 2nd lieutenant with the 77th Pennsylvania Volunteers.
Previous owner
John Adams Gilleland
Related institution
193rd Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry
Related institution
Grand Army of the Republic
Related institution
77th Pennsylvania Volunteers
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1939
c. 1900
1940-1994