A collection of swords that George Washington actually called was called 'Sword of Revolution'

George Washington, the first American president, is known for possessing numerous swords. This collection is not necessarily collected by Washington 's own taste, but it is sometimes received as a gift or souvenir. Erik Goldstein, author of The Swords of George Washington, talks about why Washington was particular about the sword and what the meaning of the sword was.

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Washington basically thinks that the sword is a necessity for "manhood", he seems to have chosen a sword everyday to suit the circumstances such as "horse riding in the country" and "hospitality of foreign high officials". This is just that the modern people were like picking shoes and watches according to the situation. Just as contemporary people confronted Congress just as they did not get dirty sneakers in their business meetings, Washington did not put an old-fashioned numbness sword on his waist.

As the design of the sword changes with the times, there are various designs in the collection of swords in Washington that followed the trend.

Between 1750 and 1790 British style swords became popular. All of these swords look the same design, but there are various differences, such as round folds, decorative studs, metal watermarking. Washington seems to have lowered the crow that the head of the lion headed from the waist in the late seventies, but this is believed to be related to the fact that the lion is used in the British National Chapter. After Washington became the first president, it seems that this sword is no longer being used.

At the end of the Revolutionary War, Washington also wore another sword.

There is no doubt that Washington has always carried swords in the French-Indian War and the American Revolutionary War, and as a commander in the United States of America. However, the idea that Washington was wielding the sword like a bandit is a misunderstanding. I also told the five nephews that they should keep the sword in the sheath except to protect their own body, nation or rights. However, when faced with an ambush in the French-Indian War, he pulls out the sword and is said to have "killed 10 people."

After the death of Washington, until 1840, all the swords were at hand in the family, but in 1843 the son of Samuel Washington, the death of Washington, handed the sword he got from his father to the parliament. This is the first moment when a Washington sword has passed to American citizens. After that, when the Civil War begins, the sword that was cherished in the family attracts attention as "bringing success" and will be kidnapped by the owner, such as theft. And the Civil War caused the family of Washington to have financial difficulties and swords were sometimes sold.

And, after being stolen, buying and selling, as of 2018, it can be seen in public facilities such as the State Library of New York, as well as in Tiffany's showroom in New York.