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Baton Rouge building converted to armory for the manufacture of arms in 1861.
title
Baton Rouge building converted to armory for the manufacture of arms in 1861.
Subject
United States. Works Progress Administration of Louisiana, Armories, Arms & armament, Defense industry, Industry
Date Issued
1861-05-25
Abstract
Text, May 25, 1861. New Armory. Published in the Weekly Gazette & Comet. Baton Rouge building converted to armory for the manufacture of arms, under orders by the Governor of the Southern Confederacy.
Victory weapons/Hitler's silver
title
Victory weapons/Hitler's silver
Subject
World War, 1939-1945, Arms & armament, Children, Hitler, Adolf, 1889-1945, Relics
Date created ms
1946-07-12
Abstract
Newspaper photograph and caption:"This 81 mm. mortar is one of the many thrilling exhibits on the Army Ground Forces Victory train which will be here Tuesday at the Missouri Pacific passenger station siding. The public will be admitted to the seven-car special from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m." Image also includes a newspaper clipping and Maude Reid's handwritten notes about an exhibit of Hitler's silver service.
Japanese bolt action rifle
title
Japanese bolt action rifle
Subject
World War, 1939-1945, Equipment & supplies, Arms & armament, Rifles, Japan
Date created ms
1939
Abstract
Rifle used in World War II.
Hoisting the Colors: Louisiana Cession 1803
title
Hoisting the Colors: Louisiana Cession 1803
Subject
Louisiana Purchase, Arms & armament, Clothing & Dress, Flags, United States, New Orleans (La.). Cabildo, New Orleans (La.), Pictorial works
Date created ms
1903
Abstract
The U.S. flag raised at the Louisiana Purchase.
Officer's presentation sword
title
Officer's presentation sword
Subject
Liberty Place, Battle of, New Orleans, La., 1874, Daggers & swords, Arms & armament
Date created ms
1874
Abstract
Sword was presented to General F. N. Ogden after the Battle of Liberty Place.
Lee Enfield rifle Mark III with bayonet
title
Lee Enfield rifle Mark III with bayonet
Subject
World War, 1914-1918, Equipment & supplies, Arms & armament, Rifles, Great Brittain, Bayonets, Lee-Enfield rifle
Date created ms
1914
Abstract
This rifle was standard for the British soldier in World War I. The rifle has notches cut into it to record "kills." 
German Gewehr 98 bolt action rifle
title
German Gewehr 98 bolt action rifle
Subject
World War, 1914-1918, Equipment & supplies, Arms & armament, Rifles, German, Bayonets
Date created ms
1914
Abstract
World War I rifle.
German machine gun
title
German machine gun
Subject
Machine guns, Germany, Arms & armament, World War, 1914-1918, Equipment & supplies
Date created ms
1914
Abstract
Machine gun on a small tripod.
French machine gun
title
French machine gun
Subject
Machine guns, France, Arms & armament, World War, 1914-1918, Equipment & supplies
Date created ms
1914
Abstract
Machine gun on a tripod.
Burnside rifle with a patent breechloading carbine
title
Burnside rifle with a patent breechloading carbine
Subject
United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Equipment & supplies, Rifles, Arms & armament
Abstract
Breechloaders had a higher rate of fire than traditional muskets, but were initially rejected by the U. S. army because of belief that they would waste ammunition. They gained general acceptance late in the Civil War and had an immediate impact on outcome of battles.
Sword
title
Sword
Subject
Arms & armament, Mexican War, 1846-1848, Equipment & supplies, Taylor, Zachary, 1784-1850, Relics, Daggers & swords
Date created ms
1846
Abstract
Sword used by General Zachary Taylor during the Mexican War.
Sword and scabbard
title
Sword and scabbard
Subject
Daggers & swords, Arms & armament
Date created ms
1830
Abstract
Weapons with a long curved blade typical of a cavalry weapon.
Russian submachine gun
title
Russian submachine gun
Subject
Submachine guns, Russia (Federation), World War, 1939-1945, Equipment & supplies, Arms & armament
Date created ms
1940
Abstract
World War II-era gun. Etched into butt of gun: "Tours."
Battle of New Orleans
title
Battle of New Orleans
Subject
New Orleans, Battle of, New Orleans, La., 1815, Soldiers, Military uniforms, Battlefields, Arms & armament, Flags, United States
Date created ms
1815
Abstract
A battlefield scene depicting the different ethnic groups involved in the battle.
Officers presentation sword
title
Officers presentation sword
Subject
Evans, George De Lacy, Sir, 1787-1870, Relics, Generals, British, New Orleans, Battle of, New Orleans, La., 1815, Equipment & supplies, Daggers & swords, Arms & armament
Date created ms
1815
Abstract
This sword was awarded to British officer George deLacy Evans for his service in the Battle of Lake Borgne, and presumably carried by Evans in the Battle of New Orleans.
Sword
title
Sword
Subject
Daggers & swords, Arms & armament, Mexican War, 1846-1848, Equipment & supplies, Musicians, Conductors
Date created ms
1846
Abstract
Musician's sword, worn by L. V. Eckert who was a band leader during the Mexican War.
Militia light artillery saber
title
Militia light artillery saber
Subject
Daggers & swords, Arms & armament
Date created ms
1810, 1840
Abstract
Saber and cover.
Cane with concealed sword
title
Cane with concealed sword
Subject
Daggers & swords, Ellison, Joseph, Relics, Ellison, William P, Relics, Arms & armament, Secrecy, Staffs (Sticks)
Date created ms
1900
Abstract
Walking stick with a small sword hidden in the handle, once owned by Joseph and William P. Ellison, two of the founders of the Comus & Pickwick clubs.
Shotgun
title
Shotgun
Subject
United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Equipment & supplies, Shotguns, United States, Arms & armament
Date created ms
1844
Abstract
This shotgun was custom-built in New Orleans for Samuel McCrutchon. Although primarily a hunting weapon, many personal shotguns were used by Confederate soldiers during the Civil War.
Side knife
title
Side knife
Subject
Arms & armament, Knives, Chalmette Unit, Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve (La.)
Date created ms
1812
Abstract
Side knife found on Chalmette Battlefield.

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