The ring was for attaching a sword knot according to my ref. book of british naval swords. It does also show some swords without a ring, but with a hole (for one). these spadroon types appear to be late 18c to early 19c. I also have an American eagle pommeled 5 ball spadroon model from the early 19c with the portapee attachment ring.
This hanger came without a brass ring, so i added one, assuming the original one had broken off. Shown with a knot i made for display, until i get a proper one.
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