Title
Naval Officer's Sword of James Cain
Description
Captain James B. Cain's officer's sword engraved with decorative gold scrollwork and paired with a black scabbard and a gold sword knot. "Ensign James B. Cain US Navy April 12, 1941" is engraved on the black presentation plaque. "USN" is in raised letters on the handle.
Context
James B. Cain was a World War II Navy Ace who served as the twenty-first captain of the USS Yorktown (CVS-10) from June 11, 1965 to May 7, 1966.
Accession #
2000.00016
Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Primary Object Name
Sword
Sub-Class Name
Edged Weapons
Class Name
Armaments
Category Name
Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology
