Thursday, July 14, 2016

The American Civil War Museum in Richmond Has Hollins' U.S.N. Sword

They have his sword, catalog number 0985 06 00050.

It is a Model 1852 U.S. Naval Officer's Sword, slightly curved, single-edge blade, with two fullers and edge with stand of arms, shield and anchor, floral sprays, twisted rope, fouled anchor, eagle standing on a cannon, and USN, oval stars and Ames Mfg. Co./ Chicopee / Mass.

A picture of it accompanies the information.

--Old B-Runner

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