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Swords of the George C. Neumann
Collection Valley Forge National Historical Park
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During the American Revolution swords were used in a variety of ways. They were used in military service and as a status symbol. Prior to the revolution
many armies throughout the world stopped issuing swords to common infantry. Instead, they only issued them to sergeants, grenadiers, horsemen, and
occasionally fifers and drummers. Many civilians carried swords as a display of honor and status. Theses swords were to small for combat and were usually
under twenty six inches. They were often passed down to the heir of the family or presented as an award for gallantry in battle.
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Military Hanger
The military hanger is a short (approximately 25 inches)
single-edged cutting sword. The bayonet gained popularity
and as a result, the hanger was virtually eliminated from
service by France in 1764, by England in 1768, and by the
United States in 1783.
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French Hanger, c. 1710-1740
Blade: 25” x 1 ⅛”
Length: 29 ¼”
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French Hanger, c. 1710-1740
Blade: 25” x 1 ⅛”
Length: 29 ¼”
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French Hanger, c. 1710-1740
Blade: 25” x 1 ⅛”
Length: 29 ¼”
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English Hanger, Model 1742
Blade: 23 ¼”
Length: 29”
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English Hanger, Model 1742
Blade: 23 ¼”
Length: 29”
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English Hanger, Model 1751
Blade: 23 ¼”
Length: 29”
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English Hanger, Model 1751
Blade: 23 ¼”
Length: 29”
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Broadsword
The broadsword was used in warfare for several centuries. It is,
by definition, a double edged blade used for cutting rather than
thrusting. During the American Revolution, the basket-hilted
broadsword was the traditional arm of British Highland
regiments.
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Scottish Broadsword
Blade: 34 ¾”
Length: 41 ¼”
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Scottish Broadsword
Blade: 34 ¾”
Length: 41 ¼”
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Scottish Broadsword
Blade: 34 ¾”
Length: 41 ¼”
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Scottish Broadsword
Blade: 34 ¾”
Length: 41 ¼”
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English Broadsword
Blade: 35 ½”
Length: 41 9/16”
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English Broadsword
Blade: 35 ½”
Length: 41 9/16”
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Dutch Broadsword
Blade: 33 3/16”
Length: 38 ½”
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Dutch Broadsword
Blade: 33 3/16”
Length: 38 ½”
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Short Saber
Short sabers were generally used by officers. The blade, which
could be straight or curved, was usually about 30 inches long and
was used to cut and to thrust.
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American Short Saber, c. 1775-1783
Blade: 26” x 1 ¼”
Length: 30 ¾”
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American Short Saber, c. 1775-1783
Blade: 26” x 1 ¼”
Length: 30 ¾”
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English Short Saber
Blade: 23 ⅝”
Length: 29 ½”
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English Short Saber
Blade: 23 ⅝”
Length: 29 ½”
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English Short Saber
Blade: 23 ⅝”
Length: 29 ½”
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German Short Saber
Blade: 31 ¾”
Length: 37 ⅛”
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Hunting Sword
A civilian arm generally used by soldiers who could not afford a
military issued piece. Hunting swords had either a straight or
curved blade, usually less than 24 inches.
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English Hunting Sword (Cuttoe), c. 1740-1760
Blade: 26” x 1 1/16”
Length: 31 ¾”
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English Hunting Sword (Cuttoe), c. 1740-1760
Blade: 26” x 1 1/16”
Length: 31 ¾”
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European Hunting Sword
Blade: 17 ¼”
Length: 22 ½”
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European Hunting Sword
Blade: 17 ¼”
Length: 22 ½”
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European Hunting Sword
Blade: 17 ¼”
Length: 22 ½”
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European Hunting Sword
Blade: 21 ⅜”
Length: 26 ½”
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European Hunting Sword
Blade: 21 ⅜”
Length: 26 ½”
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European Hunting Sword
Blade: 21 ⅜”
Length: 26 ½”
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Small Sword
The small sword was a popular civilian weapon during the late
18th century. The narrow blade was designed for thrusting. The
small sword was the most common type of sword used by
American officers during the Revolutionary War.
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European Small Sword, c. 1740-1750
Blade: 30 ¼” x 13/16”
Length: 37 ¼”
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European Small Sword, c. 1740-1750
Blade: 30 ¼” x 13/16”
Length: 37 ¼”
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European Small Sword, c. 1740-1750
Blade: 30 ¼” x 13/16”
Length: 37 ¼”
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American Small Sword
Blade: 30 15/16”
Length: 36 ¾”
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American Small Sword
Blade: 30 15/16”
Length: 36 ¾”
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For More Information
Contact:
The Museum Staff
Valley Forge National Historical Park
1400 North Outer Line Drive
King of Prussia, PA 19426
610-783-1034
or
http://www.nps.gov/vafo/contacts.htm