Original Late 16th Century Half Clamshell “Cutting” Sword U.S. Ordnance These bayonets were only made

These bayonets were only made this way after 1899

It is almost identical to the coat of arms of the Netherlands and is also included as the third and fourth field in the coat of arms of the Grand Duke of Luxembourg

Since the federal government required a strength of 77 effectives in a company for it to be mustered into federal service

This is the marking for Manufacture Impériale de Tulle (also known as Manufacture d'Armes de Tulle)

Original Late 16th Century Half Clamshell “Cutting” Sword U.S. Ordnance These bayonets were only madeOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a wonderful, solid example of an Officers Hanger Sword as used during the late 16th Century into the 17th Century. A Hanger Sword is a bladed weapon that got its name from the manner in which it was hung on the belt of the person who used it. It could be made in large quantities, is not particularly expensive to do so, and was first used as a hunting weapon before being put to use in combat. The Hanger sword