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Collection Item: Hanger

Basic info

Collection
Military History
Object name
Hanger
Object category
Weapon
Object subcategory
Edged weapon
Description
British Land Transport Corps Hanger. The blade is flat with no medial ridge and is sharpened on the leading edge only. The hilt is brass with a short crossguard.
Production date start
1830
Production date end
1870

More info

Identification

Object number
YORCM : CA1132
Alternative number
YORCM : T342
Number of objects
1
ID
30000010

Physical Characteristics

Materials
Brass (Hilt)
Steel (Blade)
Dimensions
Whole length 28.3 inches
Blade length 25.5 inches

Production

Location
United Kingdom