Presentation sword with scabbard owned by Alexander Ramsey

Titles: Presentation sword with scabbard owned by Alexander Ramsey (Supplied title)

Description: Presentation sword (.A) with scabbard (.B) and sword knot (.C) made by the Ames Manufacturing Company of Chicopee, Massachusetts, and owned by Alexander Ramsey while he served as Secretary of War. The blade is etched with foliage motifs on both sides. The hilt has a chain knucklebow, shield counterguard, and pommel shaped like a Roman soldier. The grips are inlaid with mother of pearl with brass wire wrappings, and there is a bullion sword knot attached. The gold-colored scabbard with suspension rings and asymmetrical drag. See also sword bag, ID Number 1299.4.D.

Dates

• 1879 - 1881 (Use)

Creation

• made by: Ames Manufacturing Company
• owned/used by: Ramsey, Alexander

Identifiers

• Inventory Number: 1299.4.A-C

Holding Type: 3D Objects

Quantity: 1 set items

Format

• Content Category: artifacts

Measurements

• 38 1/4 inches length (1299.4.A, sword)
• 4 1/2 inches width (1299.4.A, sword at hilt)
• 3/4 inch depth (1299.4.A, sword at hilt)
• 32 1/4 inches length (1299.4.B, scabbard)
• 2 1/8 inches width (1299.4.B, scabbard)
• 5/8 inch depth (1299.4.B, scabbard)
• 13 3/4 inches length (1299.4.C, knot)
• 1 3/4 inches diameter (1299.4.C, knot)

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