French Hanger Sword, 1780-83, touchmark "MR," brass hilt with entwined USA on guard, lg. 25 1/2 in. Literature: George C. Neumann's Battle Weapons of the American Revolution , 1998, Scarlock Publishing Inc., p. 314, 32.ss, suggests that this was the short sword obtained for the American Revolutionary Army Corp of Light Infantry by Lafayette.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2010-11-20
Five 18th and 19th Century Military Swords, including a mid-18th century French Hanger Sword with single outboard brass shell guard, brass knuckle bow, staghorn handle Read more…
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2010-11-20
FRENCH CAVALRY PRESENTATION SWORD, C1920, L 35" BLADE:having a etched blade inscribed in French: 'Pour le Roi et la Patrie' (For The King and The Read more…
Auctioneer:
Dumouchelle Art Galleries
Date:
2010-10-15
