Original British Brass Hilted Infantry Hanger Sword marked to the 17th Regiment of Foot - circa 1750 m as the windows of the

as the windows of the trains carrying the troops were painted black

and some oxidation into the steel body

The most fascinating detail is that this bow comes complete with it's original rather complicated gut cord system incorporating the leather stone bag and bone/ivory spacers to keep the cord separated at the center

(German Air Sports League)

Original British Brass Hilted Infantry Hanger Sword marked to the 17th Regiment of Foot - circa 1750 m as the windows of theOriginal Item: One of a Kind. This is a very nice example of a mid 18th Century British Infantryman's "Hanger Sidearm" or Short sword. It is typical of the type used during both the French & Indian War, as well as the American Revolutionary War. The brass three bar guard is engraved 1 17, indicating that it was from the First Company of the 17th Regiment of Foot. The blade is slightly curved with a single narrow fuller down each side near the spine,