Original English Pattern 1742 Brass Hilted Infantry Hanger Sword by Samuel Harvey marked to Norfolk Militia Chinese Militaria The Battle of Luzon

The Battle of Luzon

with minimal edge wear

FOUND at KHAMBULA

While some made it back to friendly positions

At the time of of discharge he was in non-commissioned officer school and was given a corporal stripe even though his discharge says private

Original English Pattern 1742 Brass Hilted Infantry Hanger Sword by Samuel Harvey marked to Norfolk Militia Chinese Militaria The Battle of LuzonOriginal 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