Original U.S. Legion of the United States Era (1792-1796) Officer’s “Cutting” Hanger Sword with Brass-Mounted Leather Scabbard Brown Bess Musket Parts later converted to the percussion

later converted to the percussion cap ignition system as most were

549 men and women under arms (excluding the Home Guard) and by the war's end a total of 194

It was not uncommon to find a field workshop's replacement during war time

Navy MP use

Original U.S. Legion of the United States Era (1792-1796) Officer’s “Cutting” Hanger Sword with Brass-Mounted Leather Scabbard Brown Bess Musket Parts later converted to the percussionOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a lovely American manufactured officers cutting hanger sword from the period of the Legion of the United States. The Legion of the United States was a reorganization and extension of the United States Army from 1792 to 1796 under the command of Major General Anthony Wayne. It represented a political shift in the new United States, which had recently adopted the United States Constitution. The new