Scabbard
Black leather scabbard with three (3) gilt mounts. The locket (or brass fitting at the throat of the scabbard) has a frog button; there are two loose split rings on bands located 15 inches (381 mm) and 31/2 inches (89 mm) from the throat. These various fittings allow the sword to be mounted or attached to a sword belt or cross shoulder belt. The cap or chape of the scabbard is protected by a metal shoe protecting it from damage and wear.
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