To my bidders: For years I have done business on eBay using the name: gpstorageco*. The items I will be selling from this point on are being sold from my estate and from the estates of friends and relatives.This European Infantry Hanger belonged to a friend of mine who recently passed away. He set aside vintage military items over the years. This blade was part of his sword collection and was bought from a WWII US Veteran years ago. I am not familiar with edged weapons of this period so please excuse any omissions.
This particular European Infantry Hanger measures 31.75 inches overall with a 25.5 inch blade. The single edged blade is clean but fairly dark overall and is not maker marked anywhere I can see (see photos). The blade appears sharpened long ago but it doesn't have a sharp edge now. The brass hilt has nicely toned with age and the backstrap and guard have individual soldiers names & dates (see photos). The grip is without issues and the pommel intact (see photos).
No scabbard was found with this saber and none is included.
This European Infantry Hanger shows average use/wear makes an excellent presentation. It is guaranteed to be an original period piece as described. Great opportunity to complete a display or add to an advanced sword collection. Really a clean piece overall that would make an interesting research project.
Please check my other listings for other items from the same estate.