Hanger

Stirrup hilted hanger, which is thought to have belonged to Admiral of the Fleet Sir Cloudesley Shovell (1650-1707). The hanger consists of a brass stirrup hilted guard and a French style 'montmerency' steel blade. The leather scabbard is decorated with blind tooling and the chape is missing.

Object Details

ID: WPN1471
Collection: Weapons
Type: Hanger
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: 17th century
People: Shovell, Cloudesley; French Navy
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Blade: 67 mm
Parts: Hanger
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