Saber Bayonet for Model 1855 Rifle used by Frank E. Brownell

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Saber Bayonet for Model 1855 Rifle

Object Details

associated person

Brownell, Frank E.

Ellsworth, Elmer E.

maker

unknown

Description (Brief)

Sergeant Frank E. Brownell, of the Ellsworth Zouaves, stabbed James W. Jackson, the proprietor of the Marshall House hotel at Alexandria, VA with this bayonet. Jackson had mortally wounded Col. E.E. Ellsworth, United States Volunteers, for hauling down the Confederate flag from the hotel roof.

Location

Currently not on view

Credit Line

Frank E. Brownell

date made

ca 1855

ID Number

AF.5611

catalog number

5611

accession number

22306

Object Name

bayonet

bayonet, saber

Other Terms

bayonet; Edged Weapons; Army; Sword

Measurements

overall: 3 3/4 in x 26 1/2 in x 1 1/4 in; 9.525 cm x 67.31 cm x 3.175 cm

place made

United States

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Military and Society: Armed Forces History, Military

Frank E. Brownell

Military

Data Source

National Museum of American History

Subject

Firearms

Edged Weapons

web subject

Civil War

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