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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

  • 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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