Infantry Hanger, Brass Hilt, circa mid-1700s

European Infantry Hanger (or short saber), believed German or other Baltic country, dating circa 1720-1760. Many countries used similar curved short swords, including Britain (Pattern 1742), Russia (Pattern 1756), Germany, Denmark (Pattern 1838), etc. The main feature that helps date this one it the screw-attachment method at the pommel-end of the D-guard; this helps date this form early to mid 1700s, but perhaps as late as 1780s as far as issue. Another feature is the tight grip spiral; this is usually Germanic in origin. Overall length is ~30".
Cast brass two-piece hilt composite - counter-guard/D-guard and grip. Small "crown" is visible on the upper quillon finial (this is the only obvious mark found).
Curved single-edge fullered blade is ~24-1/4" in length, including ~5" false-edge. Blade width is ~1-3/8" by ~1/4" thick at ricasso.
NOTE: No scabbard.
These swords were available during both the American and French revolutions, (several examples are listed in "Swords & Blades of the American Revolution" by George C. Neuman, author).
Condition is about good overall with scattered pitting on blade; D-guard attaching screw is missing.