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Sword, Scabbard, and Belt - Civil War
Sword, Scabbard, and Belt - Civil War
Sword, Scabbard, and Belt - Civil War
Sword, Scabbard, and Belt - Civil War

Sword, Scabbard, and Belt - Civil War

Object number1968.027.01
Date1863
Mediumsteel, brass, leather
DimensionsOverall: 106 x 68 1/4 in. (269.2 x 173.4 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
Terms
    DescriptionConfederate manufactured Cavalry Sword. Sword has brass guard and leather wrapped, wire (cooper) bound handle. Steel scabbard with brass and steel mount. Used by Gov. Bill Clinton in the ceremony on Jan. 3, 1985 when the U.S. P.O 1st issued the Arkansas Sesqui-centennial stamp with the Old State House Museum's picture on it. In Little Rock, at Pulaski Co. courthouse.

    "D" style buckle on belt, 10 holes for fitting. Belt has 10" extensions sewed on; not original to manufacture as leather is finished differently; sword attachment loop is broken and missing.
    Status
    Not on view
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