Scabbard

Scabbard for solid half-basket hilted sword which belonged to Admiral Leonard Andrew Boyd Donaldson (died 1956) and Admiral Vernon D'Arcy Donaldson (active 1924-1954). The scabbard has top and mid lockets of gilt brass, decorated with engraved lines and scrolls and with a ring at the back. The chape is of gilt brass with pointed shoe. The folding flap is engaged by a stud on the top locket.

Object Details

ID: WPN1517.2
Type: Scabbard
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Henry Wilkinson
Date made: 1854-1861
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 25 mm x 797 mm x 60 mm
Parts: Sword