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This example of paper currency from the American Revolution was issued under the authority of the Continental Congress in 1776.

London publisher John Almon bundled Thomas Paine's Common Sense and James Chalmers' rebuke, Plain Truth, in this June 1776 edition for British readers.

View two intricately decorated small swords, one of which was made in France and other in England.

This artwork by Italian painter Xavier della Gatta depicts a scene from the Battle of Germantown on October 4, 1777.

This system of drills for soldiers was developed by officer Baron von Steuben during the American Revolution and was used through the War of 1812.

This badge represents the Loyal and Friendly Society of the Blew and Orange founded between 1733 and 1736.

This musket is a typical composite piece of wartime production, incorporating British and American components, and boldly marked “U.STATES” to designate public ownership.

This punch bowl wishes “Success to the Triphena,” a merchant ship that made frequent trips between Philadelphia and Liverpool, England, in the 1760s.

British Army Lieutenant James Grant kept his personal belongings in this chest while he served in America during the French and Indian War.

Captain William Leslie of the British 17th Regiment of Foot, shown in this portrait with Edinburgh Castle looming in the background, lost his life at the Battle of Princeton.