The moment that inspired the Star-Spangled Banner — captured in gold.
This extraordinary N.P. Ames presentation sword was commissioned by the Commonwealth of Virginia to honor George Armistead, the commander of Fort McHenry whose defense during the War of 1812 inspired the Battle of Baltimore and the writing of the United States national anthem by Francis Scott Key.
Few surviving American presentation swords carry this level of historical importance, directly tied to the events that inspired Francis Scott Key and the creation of the United States national anthem. And this masterpiece features a solid gold hilt, gilt scabbard, and original presentation case.
00:00 – Washington Burns: August 1814
01:10 – Who Was George Armistead?
02:02 – How The Star-Spangled Banner Was Created
02:47 – The British Attack Fort McHenry
04:14 – Dawn’s Early Light: A Defiant Flag Rises
04:49 – Francis Scott Key Writes the Star-Spangled Banner
05:52 – War of 1812 Context & American Resolve
06:47 – The Presentation Sword of George Armistead
08:02 – The Solid Gold Hilt Explained
09:05 – Scabbard & Battle of Fort McHenry Depicted in Gold
09:22 – One of Only Nine Virginia Presentation Swords
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