Sharp pointy things at the Museum

[major bill]

Working at the Michigan History Museum today. Some of the sharp pointy things in the cases. A Civil War knife?

 

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[johan_steele]

Working at the Michigan History Museum today. Some of the sharp pointy things in the cases. A Civil War knife?View attachment 190512

My first thought is to say no. The scabbard absolutely is not but the knife... can't really see enough to say for certain.

 

[major bill]

I can not get a good image of the knife scabbard through the glass.

 

[mofederal]

Some very interesting items to be sure. I wish we could see all of the blades. Thanks for posting them.

 

[Western Reserve Volunteer]

A very nice Foot Artillery sword, the buff sword belt was made in the Mexican-American War era which is nice. Wish I were more knowledgeable about knives, though without a crossguard I would think the knife is more intended for hunting.

 

[major bill]

The knife has no description. It is in with other Civil War items.