December 10-13, 2024 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/10/2024
This sword's exact hilt is shown in George Neumann’s "Battle Weapons of the American Revolution" on page 361, no. 172.SS. The blade has a single narrow fuller. The Americans copied this British Pattern. This hanger’s distinctive hilt has two branches and a broadly dished iron counterguard that includes two outboard branches. It has a large pommel with a sturdy capstan. Its wooden grip is black leather covered with a spiraled copper band.
CONDITION: Blade retains a grey patina, tip sightly rounded. The blade apparently began to separate due to delamination of the steel and has a brass reinforcement from the period of its use. Minor losses to leather grip and some crazing. Hilt retains a spotted brown patina, tight to blade.