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Sword (HOME 758) -  Homestead National Monument of America

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Sword (HOME 758) - Homestead National Monument of America

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Summary

Initials "FCB" and "J.R. Fleppinger" written on steel sword. Steel construction with a combination of leather and metal rings alternating on handle. Chain attached from hilt to visor of cap. Cap sits on head of soldier positioned on end of handle. Lion mounted on top of cap. Hilt is ornate, hawks on each end & "FCB" on bottom side. Top side of hilt has center piece missing & soldered. Blade covered w/scroll work & opposite side of blade, people, buildings, man & woman hugging. Length of blade 75 cm, handle 18.5 cm.

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Date

2010
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Location

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Source

National Parks Gallery
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