Scabbard

Scabbard for light cavalry type sword. The scabbard is black leather fitted with two gilt lockets and a chape. Engraved on the top of the scabbard: 'Read, Cutler, Portsmouth'.

Object Details

ID: WPN1602.1
Type: Scabbard
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Read
Date made: circa 1790
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 20 mm x 785 mm x 60 mm
Parts: Sword
  • Scabbard (WPN1602.1)