| Rick'ys Big Collection |
swords |
| Description |
Eagle hilt, wood handle
D-guard
sharply curved blade, spear point
word TYSON under hilt
Brass scabbard, 2 rings, engraving |
| Material |
Brass/Wire/Wood/Steel |
| Object ID |
1912.205.042A&B |
| Object Name |
Saber & scabbard |
| Owned |
Cyrus Fairbanks |
| Subjects |
Early militia-type sword carried in War of 1812 by Cyrus Fairbanks. The general style of the sword, especially the curved blade, suggests that it may be an artillery officers saber, circa 1795-1805.
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| Used |
War of 1812 |
| Year Range from |
1812 |
| Year range to |
1815 |
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