Archive Entry

Rudiger: Stanley Rudiger Civil War Era Officer's Sword

Object/Artifact

DescriptionCivil War Era Non-Commissioned Officer's Militia Sword, manufacturer Baker McKinney, possibly belonging to a relative of Rudiger. Object was found in a trunk with other items belonging to Rudiger. Provenance of the sword is unknown.

Entry/Object ID

2022.059.003

Acquisition

Accession

2022.059

Dimensions

Width

4-3/4 in

Length

31-1/2 in

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