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Title |
Cadet Sword, pre-1847 |
Object Name |
Sword |
Description |
Cadet Sword, pre-1847. Broken sword found in Utah by the Moore family in 1847. Small cadet-type sword, European style with an extra small grip. Crossguard (3.5") has two circular designs on either end. Grip consists of circular designs around entirety of grip (3.5"). Broken blade of sword is approximately 8.250" in length. Blade of sword has two indents which run the length of the blade on either side. |
Date |
pre-1847 |
Creator |
Unknown |
Role |
Manufacturer |
Medium |
Metal |
Catalog Number |
0001.624 |
Dimensions |
H-13.25 W-3.5 D-0.75 inches |
Collection |
3D - Armaments |
Inscription Text |
Partial inscription at the base of the blade. Unable to decipher at this time. |
Provenance |
Alexander Moore found this when he immigrated to California which was still part of Mexico. |
Notes |
"The Moore family, headed by Alexander Moore, originally came from Tennessee, traveling across the Sierra Nevada mountain range in 1846, prior to the Gold Rush. After settling down in Santa Cruz, the family moved north and purchased Rancho Pescadero in 1853, becoming one of Pescadero's pioneer families." [http://www.hmbreview.com/news/historic-pescadero-ranch-for-sale-million/article_59cc1e22-660f-5b8d-8522-a0844e9e52f3.html 08/30/2017] "The swords are issued to cadets in their First Class (4th) year, and are returned to the Academy upon separation. Despite its straight blade and lack of a knuckle guard, it is referred to by USMA staff and cadets as a "saber," likely because the commands for its manual of arms utilize that term as the command of execution (e.g. "Draw...sabers!")" https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Point_Cadets%27_Sword#Design |
Search Terms |
Moore Migration West Weapon |
Subjects |
Sword |
People |
Moore, Alexander |
Credit line |
Courtesy of Alexander Moore |