Sword and scabbard (with flash)

Sword Scabbard

Brass

This French naval sword scabbard belonged to Captain Frederick Lee (1766-1831) of Madison, Connecticut. It is probably the one he used during his twenty-year career in the United States Revenue Cutter Service. He was that organization's first Captain, and served during the War of 1812.

Gift of Charles L. Scranton in 1902

Accession/ID Number HW1902.151b

Subjects

Connecticut--History--War of 1812
Scabbards
United States. Navy--History--War of 1812