Created by
S.N. Meyer Military & Society Goods, American, 1871 - 1925
Owned by
Brigadier General Young, Charles, American, 1864 - 1922
Date
1914-1922
Medium
silver, wood and metal
Dimensions
H x W x D ((.1) sword): 37 1/4 × 4 1/2 × 3 in. (94.6 × 11.4 × 7.6 cm)
H x W x D ((.2) scabbard): 33 3/4 × 2 3/8 × 3/4 in. (85.7 × 6 × 1.9 cm)
Description
United States Army Officer's Presentation saber with scabbard owned by Colonel Charles Young. The long thin blade has an intricately designed pattern over a frosted silver background. The floral and Americana design features flags and cannons, as well as the text, [US], [Chas. Young, U.S.A.], and the Great Seal of the United States. The hilt has basket overtop and a wooden handle with carved finger molds. Above the hilt, inscribed into the medal, is text that reads, [S.N. Meyer / Washington DC]. On the edge of the blade above the hilt, [GERMANY] has been inscribed showing its place of origin.
The scabbard is undecorated metal with two upraised lines attached to metal hoops. At the bottom the hilt has an extended curved design applied.
Place made
Germany, Europe
Place purchased
Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Weapons and Ammunition
Type
sabers
scabbards
Topic
Buffalo Soldiers
Military
U.S. History, 1865-1921
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from the children of Carrie E. Broadnax
Object number
2018.2.1-.2
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5727efcb6-bc09-4476-8c4d-b0dc0ef5f13a

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