Sword and scabbard

Sword and scabbard, ca. 1812

General James Wolf (1779-1858)

Wilmington

Silver, steel, leather

Partial gift of Col. Kenneth P. and Regina I. Brown; 2005.419

This presentation sword, one of five identical examples known to exist, was created as a result of the partnership between General James Wolf, Wilmington maker of the silver eagle handle, and Joseph Rose, Philadelphia maker of the steel blade.