A-11. American Revolutionary War period Hanger or Sword. This is a Hessian Infantry Sword from the American Revolutionary War period. It is a brass hilted sword with thumb ring intact and in very good condition for its age. This sword was carried by the German Hessian troops fighting in the pay of the British againest George Washington and his troops, in the American Revolutionary War during the 1700s. It has a blade which is about 25" long with an all brass handle having a ring attachment for the soldier to get a better grip on his sword, by putting his thumb in this ring. The scabbard has been long lost to time.....$1,800.
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