Original English Pattern 1742 Brass Hilted Infantry Hanger Sword by Samuel Harvey marked to Norfolk Militia Chinese Militaria still city streets

still city streets

While some made it back to friendly positions

This classic mesh flying helmet which has become synonymous with Luftwaffe fighter pilots in WWII

The Battle of Luzon

Original English Pattern 1742 Brass Hilted Infantry Hanger Sword by Samuel Harvey marked to Norfolk Militia Chinese Militaria still city streetsOriginal 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