George Washington received this elaborately ornamented sword in 1796.
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The Story of an American Icon: George Washington's Mount Vernon
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George Washington received this elaborately ornamented sword in 1796.
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It was a gift from Theophilus Alte of Prussia. The circumstances of the gift were mysterious: Atle's son Daniel was supposed to present the sword to Washington. Instead, it was forwarded to Mount Vernon only after being found at a tavern, having been pawned for $30. The engraved decoration shows a stylized figure of Washington crushing a lion and a unicorn, symbols of Great Britain.
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George Washington Explains the Evolution of His Military Uniform
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George Washington received this elaborately ornamented sword in 1796.
The Collections at Mount Vernon
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3:48
The Story of an American Icon: George Washington's Mount Vernon
The Collections at Mount Vernon
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56:57
Joint Program with Museum of the American Revolution: George Washington's Revolutionary War Tent
The Collections at Mount Vernon
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3:53
Hush Every Breeze Performed On George Washington's Reproduction Harpsichord
The Collections at Mount Vernon