Sword and scabbard owned by Cadet Emily J.T. Perez

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This description refers to material held by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visual details below describe the original material.

A West Point Cadet sword and scabbard owned by 2nd Lt. Emily Jazmin Tatum Perez. The sword’s (a) pommel is cork-shaped with an eagle etched on the side and an ornate scroll at the end. The grip is marked as if it was threaded, and the guard is a straight cross quillion with cork-shaped langets. On the hilt, located at the center of the guard, is the Athenian helmet seal facing dexter (right). The straight blade is double-edged and etched with “U.S.M.A.” The scabbard (b) is chrome plated.

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