This sword was presented to Commodore Stephen Decatur by the Commonwealth of Virginia following his capture of the Macedonia on October 25, 1812. The blade was created in Philadelphia by William Rose and features an ivory and parcel-gilt hilt topped with a cast eagle, silver gilt plate, and brass stripes on the edges, and inlaid with gold foliage and silver lettering. An inscription on the blade reads, “In testimony of the splendid naval talents and valor displayed by Commodore Stephen Decatur commanding the United States Frigate UNITED STATES in the capture of the English Frigate MACEDONIA 25th, October 1812.” This presentation sword is part of the collection at Decatur House. In 2010, the White House Historical Association and National Trust entered into co-stewardship arrangement and Decatur House now serves as the David M. Rubenstein National Center for White House History.

This sword and scabbard was presented to Commodore Stephen Decatur by the Commonwealth of Virginia following his capture of the Macedonia on October 25, 1812. The blade was created in Philadelphia by William Rose and features an ivory and parcel-gilt hilt topped with a cast eagle, silver gilt plate, and brass stripes on the edges, and inlaid with gold foliage and silver lettering. An inscription on the blade reads, “In testimony of the splendid naval talents and valor displayed by Commodore Stephen Decatur commanding the United States Frigate UNITED STATES in the capture of the English Frigate MACEDONIA 25th, October 1812.” The scabbard is made of gilt silver with cast-applied nautical decorations. This presentation sword and scabbard are a part of the collection at Decatur House. In 2010, the White House Historical Association and National Trust entered into co-stewardship arrangement and Decatur House now serves as the David M. Rubenstein National Center for White House History.

This gilded brass scabbard is part of the saber commissioned by French volunteers who fought in the American Revolution for President George Washington. The French Government presented it to President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1933. Bates Littlehales photographed the scabbard in March 1962 during the John F. Kennedy administration.

This gilded brass scabbard is part of the saber commissioned by French volunteers who fought in the American Revolution for President George Washington. The French Government presented it to President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1933. Bates Littlehales photographed the scabbard in March 1962 during the John F. Kennedy administration.

This gilded brass scabbard is part of the saber commissioned by French volunteers who fought in the American Revolution for President George Washington. The French Government presented it to President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1933. Bates Littlehales photographed the scabbard in March 1962 during the John F. Kennedy administration.

This gilded brass scabbard is part of the saber commissioned by French volunteers who fought in the American Revolution for President George Washington. The French Government presented it to President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1933. Bates Littlehales photographed the scabbard in March 1962 during the John F. Kennedy administration.

This gilded brass scabbard is part of the saber commissioned by French volunteers who fought in the American Revolution for President George Washington. The French Government presented it to President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1933. Bates Littlehales photographed the scabbard in March 1962 during the John F. Kennedy administration.

This gilded brass and steel saber was commissioned by French volunteers who fought in the American Revolution for President George Washington. The handle and scabbard of the saber consist of gilded brass. The French government donated it to President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1933. Bates Littlehales photographed the saber in March 1962 during the John F. Kennedy administration.

This gilded brass and steel saber was commissioned by French volunteers who fought in the American Revolution for President George Washington. The handle and scabbard of the saber consist of gilded brass. The French government donated it to President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1933. Bates Littlehales photographed the saber in March 1962 during the John F. Kennedy administration.

This gilded brass and steel saber was commissioned by French volunteers who fought in the American Revolution for President George Washington. The handle and scabbard of the saber consist of gilded brass. The French government donated it to President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1933. Bates Littlehales photographed the saber in March 1962 during the John F. Kennedy administration.

This gilded brass and steel saber was commissioned by French volunteers who fought in the American Revolution for President George Washington. The handle and scabbard of the saber consist of gilded brass. The French government donated it to President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1933. Bates Littlehales photographed the saber in March 1962 during the John F. Kennedy administration.

This gilded brass and steel saber was commissioned by French volunteers who fought in the American Revolution for President George Washington. The handle and scabbard of the saber consist of gilded brass. The French government donated it to President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1933. Bates Littlehales photographed the saber in March 1962 during the John F. Kennedy administration.

This gilded brass and steel saber was commissioned by French volunteers who fought in the American Revolution for President George Washington. The handle and scabbard of the saber consist of gilded brass. The French government donated it to President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1933. Bates Littlehales photographed the saber in March 1962 during the John F. Kennedy administration.

Former First Lady Mamie Eisenhower presented this replica West Point Cadet sword to Blair House, where it is displayed in the Eisenhower Sitting Room, which was formerly President Harry S. Truman's bedroom during the 1948-1952 White House renovation. The sword is a replica of the Pershing Sword, which Gen. William Westmoreland gifted to President Dwight D. Eisenhower upon his retirement.

This gilded brass and steel saber was commissioned by French volunteers who fought in the American Revolution for President George Washington. The handle and scabbard of the saber consist of gilded brass. The French government donated it to President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1933.

This photograph is a close-up of the hilt of the gilded brass and steel saber that was commissioned by French volunteers in the American Revolution for George Washington. It was not completed before his death in 1799 and the French government donated it to President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1933.