Sword
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
George Malpas Cole
American, 1853 - 1933
MakerMade by
Ridabock & Co.
American
Datec. 1900-1933
Mediummetal
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall length): 38 1/2in. (97.8cm)
Component (length of sword): 37 1/2in. (95.3cm)
Component (length of sheath): 33in. (83.8cm)
Component (length of sword): 37 1/2in. (95.3cm)
Component (length of sheath): 33in. (83.8cm)
ClassificationsWeapons
Credit LineGift of the Estate of Lewis Cole Nye
DescriptionSword with sheath originally belonging to General George Malpus Cole. There is an acorn tassel attached to the handle. The blade has etched decoration. One side has a shield and an eagle with the phrase, "E. PLURIBUS UNUM."
The Connecticut Museum has Gen. Cole's military uniform (1953.56.1-.21) in its collection. The Connecticut Museum also has a photograph of Gen. Cole wearing his military uniform and holding this sword (1953.56.22a-e).
The Connecticut Museum has Gen. Cole's military uniform (1953.56.1-.21) in its collection. The Connecticut Museum also has a photograph of Gen. Cole wearing his military uniform and holding this sword (1953.56.22a-e).
Object number2024.86.1a-b
Inscribed(a) Etched on back of blade: "FRANCE / RIDABOCK & CO / NEW-YORK"Subject Terms
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