Exhibit Description:

The hilt of the sword used by Colonel Edward Needles Hallowell of Medford and the 54th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment. The label reads, "This is a German-made infantry officer's sword." On the hilt is the following inscription: "Major E. N. Hallowell 54th. Regiment Mass Infantry."

Attribution:

Unknown

Attribution Statement:

Courtesy of Medford Historical Society & Museum

Exhibit Tags:

Edward N. Hallowell54th Mass. Infantry RegimentobjectsCivil WarMedford Historical Society and Museum