Today, war relics are prized by museums and private collectors. Although never expected to be used again, many such articles bring fabulous prices.
The coat which Napoleon wore at the battle of Waterloo was sold in 1976 for $32,000. It was purchased by the Duke of Wellington, a descendant of the Iron Duke who defeated Napoleon in 1815.
In 1977 Napoleon's sword was bought by a millionaire Texas rancher for an undisclosed sum— believed to be more than 3 times the price paid for Napoleon's hat, which went for $32,000.
Prince Henry of Prussia, during his visit to the United States, had the pleasure of examining the memorable sword which Frederick The Great presented to George Washington. This sword had never been drawn from its sheath, for Washington in his will stipulated that it should never be removed except in defense of the country.
The Prince knew nothing of the will of George Washington as to this, and so unwittingly violated the express injunction of the great general by drawing the sword from its scabbard.
At the present time God's sword rests in it, sheath, for this is the day of His grace. It the acceptable time when He is showing diving mercy to His enemies and saving poor guilt: sinners.
Just as it was Washington's will that his swore should not be used in time of peace, nor eves drawn from its scabbard, so it is the will of Go( that keeps His sword from being used in judgment today. That will is expressed in 1 Tim. 2:3, 43For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour; 4Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth. (1 Timothy 2:3‑4) "God our Savior; who will have all men to be saved, and to come to the knowledge o the truth."
Unsaved reader, do you know that God long for you to be saved? Knowing this, are you still unwilling to accept His pardon? How shall we escape if we neglect so great salvation? Come to the Savior now lest the sword of Judgment overtake you.