Original British American Revolutionary War Era Pattern 1742 Brass Hilted Infantry Hanger Sword by Thomas Hollier - Circa 1750 Antique Percussion Firearms standard for British maps during

standard for British maps during WWII

The unit earned the nickname "The Devil's Brigade" for fighting with distinction at the Anzio beachhead in Italy

which was done away with in 1938

- Two Holes in the tang

the Kingdom of Sardinia’s regulation weaponry was used as a blueprint for the arming of the newly born Royal Italian Army and so understanding the Sardinian swords of the 1800s provides an important foundation of knowledge for the collector

Original British American Revolutionary War Era Pattern 1742 Brass Hilted Infantry Hanger Sword by Thomas Hollier - Circa 1750 Antique Percussion Firearms standard for British maps duringOriginal 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