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Sword

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/9a8699f3-0299-4eed-bf44-634179442953
Collection
Military Collection
Object ID
2003.018.1
Date Range
1860-1870
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Collection
Military Collection
Description
Civil War era presentation sword, Light Cavalry. Stamped with maker's mark, "PDL"
Research suggests this sword is likely Model 1860 Light Cavalry Saber, 35" long or M1862 Saber 41" long (blade 35").
"PDL" is swordmaker Peter R. Luneschloss of Germany.
Date Range
1860-1870
Year Range From
1860
Year Range To
1870
Made By
Luneschloss, Peter D.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 1
Storage Cabinet
Unit 09
Storage Shelf
Top
Storage Container
Sword Box 2
Subcategory
Armament -- Edged
Object Name
Sword
Material
Steel, Brass
Object ID
2003.018.1
Notes
Tiffany made many fancy, ornate presentation swords and most of the time used PDL swords to start with.
Place of Origin
Germany
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