Sword and Scabbard of Captain Richard French, 1850, Chicopee, Massachusetts, American, Chicopee, Massachusetts, Gold, brass, steel, L. 40 in. (101.6 cm); L. of blade 32 1/4 in. (81.9 cm), Swords, This innovative sword incorporates a three-dimensional figure as its grip, a feature inspired by French sword designs of the 1840s. Here, the armored female figure holds a shield with the American arms and a wreath of victory, imagery referring both to Athena as goddess of war and Columbia, personification of the United States
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