Scabbard

Scabbard for light infantry undress sword which belonged to a 'J.B.F.', which could be Captain John B. Finlaison R.M. (circa 1900). The mid-brown polished leather scabbard has a steel top locket and steel chape and drag. A leather collar, 56mm long, bears signs of having had a strap attached to secure the scabbard in the frog of a Sam Brown belt. Mid locket: collar instead.

Object Details

ID: WPN1283.1
Type: Scabbard
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Edward Thurkle & Sons
Date made: 1897
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 30 mm x 940 mm x 50 mm
Parts: Sword
  • Scabbard (WPN1283.1)