Original British Brass Hilted Infantry Hanger Sword marked to the 17th Regiment of Foot - circa 1750 m though it is lightly oxidized

though it is lightly oxidized

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

even after it was officially superseded by successive garments

and some oxidation into the steel body

Original British Brass Hilted Infantry Hanger Sword marked to the 17th Regiment of Foot - circa 1750 m though it is lightly oxidizedOriginal 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,