Sword hanger types

[PNSSHOGUN]

Hey guys, we all like to find Tassels for our swords, but what about hangers? Considering every officer would use them with their sword, they aren't often sold with a sword. One potential reason is the hangers remained attached to the belt, so if the officer hadn't surrendered (willingly or otherwise) the whole rig, he likely kept the hanger.

 

This would be a good chance to show:

 

• Swords that originally came with a hanger/belt
• Different examples of hangers (chain, leather, dress etc)

 

 

[Lareon]

 

[Lareon]

The heavy chain hanger for my Kai gunto. 

[Butch]

A leather hanger which originally came with this type 3

[Butch]

The type of hanger being worn look at the stitching exactly the  same as my example ..

[Ian B3HR2UH]

Here are my shin gunto hangers . They range in length from 33 To 53 cms.

Ian Brooks

[PNSSHOGUN]

Lovely examples so far, multichain hangers are always nice to see. These are mine, only one came attached - not 100% sure it is original to the sword. It is an older style Kyu Gunto hanger, listed as an adjustable cavalry sword hanger in Fuller & Gregory's, and Enlisted/Warrant Officer Kyu Gunto hanger in Jim Dawson's book. 

 

[Butch]

Here is another one of mine this came attached to a war Trophy certificate sword .

And this I have no doubt have always been together.

Gareth

[Butch]

The certificate and sword the chain was tied up in this bag ..

[MarcoUdin]

Very nice gathering Butch, I'm jealous

[Butch]

Thanks Marc yes I was lucky to get this one the wrap as gone like leather from use and when I received it the sword was solid couldn’t get it apart ...

A small time dealer got it from the family of the soldier named on the certificate .

He didn’t want to sell it originlly when he got it ..

[Butch]

The blade 

[robinalexander]

My modest pair.

 

From what I can see they are much the same as already posted with the possible exception of the hook on the platted leather hanger which has extreme wear....I'm thinking it's been around.

 

[Bruce Pennington]

9 hours ago, robinalexander said:

extreme wear

That's almost completely worn through!

[robinalexander]

Yes Bruce, I have to wonder why so many are in v/good condition and yet ones like this still pop up from time to time.

 

Did they even need regular replacement (?)

 

Why did this one miss out (?)....due to cost, lack of available new parts or lack of interest from owner (?).

 

Whatever the reason, the only thing you could 'take to the bank' is that whoever used this, carried a sword regularly for long periods at a time.

 

Its all in the mystery 😊

 

Rob