ENGLISH GRENADIER HANGER- Ex George Neumann - Revolutionary War - $2,150 - (Sandpoint, ID)
10.SS English Grenadier Hanger Circa 1750-1768Two outboard branches connect the two knuckle bow with a concave counter guard to create this simi-basket pattern. Today it is mistakenly called the model 1751, referring to Morier's paintings of Grenadiers in that year. Most of this style have English or Welsh county names engraved under the guard ("Denbigh-M" and "5 / 17" here), indicating initial use in Britain under their Militia Act of 1757. Its leather scabbard is stamped "crown / GR." The above is the description is taken from "Battle Weapons of the American Revolution" by George C. Neumann. Page 307 10.SS Dimensions: Weight hanger 1.68 lbsWeight with scabbard 1.94 lbsOverall length 30 1/2 "Blade length 24 7/8"Blade width 1 1/4"Grip 4"Hilt 5 1/2" Condition:Overall, the sword is in fine to excellent condition commensurate with age. The blade has some staining. An interesting feature of the blade are apparent nicks on the cutting edge which are indicative of being used in battle. The brass hilt has not been polished in some time, and has a mellow patina. The leather scabbard is intact. It does have minor flaking. The brass drag has a few minor dents. It has two incised lines around its upper edge.
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