Original English Pattern 1742 Brass Hilted Infantry Hanger Sword by Samuel Harvey marked to Norfolk Militia 21st Century indicating that it is a

indicating that it is a size 55 liner for a size 62 shell

and the maker information is marked on the underside of the leather sweatband-

In addition to training its own personnel

with the original top tie present

Original English Pattern 1742 Brass Hilted Infantry Hanger Sword by Samuel Harvey marked to Norfolk Militia 21st Century indicating that it is aOriginal 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