Original English Pattern 1742 Brass Hilted Infantry Hanger Sword by Samuel Harvey marked to Norfolk Militia 21st Century shield-like figure

shield-like figure

despite his wounds

The painted on designs

This NSRKB Armband is in very good used condition

Original English Pattern 1742 Brass Hilted Infantry Hanger Sword by Samuel Harvey marked to Norfolk Militia 21st Century shield-like figureOriginal Item: Only One Available. The British "infantry hanger" is a short sword issued to infantrymen in the 17th and 18th centuries, intended to serve as a secondary weapon to the infantryman's musket. These usually featured a blade about 25 inches in length, but they varied in length and design significantly, as officially there were no specific requirements at the time. However, one particular design was shown in illustrations dated 1742 prepared