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Philip Sheridan's Saber and Scabbard
Armed Forces History, Division of History of Technology, National Museum of American History
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Philip Sheridan's Saber and Scabbard

Catalog #: 89848    Accession #: 35262
Credit: Armed Forces History, Division of History of Technology, National Museum of American History

Dimensions / Weight

Dimensions: 5" H x 39.5" W x 3.5" D

Physical Description

Forged steel sword and engraved scabbad.

Specific History

This sword was carried by General Philip H. Sheridan during the Civil War. The scabard is engraved with the names of battles in which he participated.

Keywords

Country: United States
War: Civil War
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