Original Late 16th Century Half Clamshell “Cutting” Sword U.S. Ordnance next to serial number E

next to serial number E 5081 and maker code euh

so this is definitely a bayonet that saw a lot of service

On the right shoulder is the round “PFC” infantry crossed rifles patch

This is the marking for Manufacture Impériale de Tulle (also known as Manufacture d'Armes de Tulle)

Original Late 16th Century Half Clamshell “Cutting” Sword U.S. Ordnance next to serial number EOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a wonderful, solid example of an Officers Hanger Sword as used during the late 16th Century into the 17th Century. A Hanger Sword is a bladed weapon that got its name from the manner in which it was hung on the belt of the person who used it. It could be made in large quantities, is not particularly expensive to do so, and was first used as a hunting weapon before being put to use in combat. The Hanger sword