Civil War swords, ca. 1860

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The top sword's blade is inscribed Howard Russell Hickok, U.S. Army, Springfield, Mass., and etched in filgree floral pattern. Calvary or Staff and Field Officer's sword ca. 1860.

The middle sword's blade etched with "U.S., US. Amory, Springfield, Mass." It is believed to be an 1860 infantry sword.

The bottom sword etched "Kenzie W. Walker", floral filigree, and "The Warnock Co., New York, N.Y." Calvary or Staff and Field Officer's sword ca. 1840-60.

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Title: Civil War swords, ca. 1860
Creator: U.S. Amory
Creation Date: circa 1860
Subject Date: circa 1860
Media: metal, leather
Dimensions (cm): 96 x
Local Code: Stack 4 Artifacts shelves
Collection: Colbiana artifacts; Stack 4 Artifacts shelves
Object Type: Physical Object

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Colby College Special Collections
5150 Mayflower Hill, Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 872-3284
http://www.colby.edu/library/collections/special1/index.html

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