British Officer's Hanger
The stout blades on hangers like this one made them versatile fighting weapons. The shorter blade length made hangers easier for infantry officers to carry than longer-bladed sabers. This hanger’s gilt pommel is shaped like a lion, an ancient symbol of Great Britain.
Object Details
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Hanger (sword) and Scabbard
Hilt made by William Kinman
Sword and scabbard made by James Cullum
London, England
1776-1777
Silver, Gold, Iron, Steel, Leather
Museum of the American Revolution (Benninghoff Collection)
2007.00.0023
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