Scabbard
Scabbard for Caucasian kindjal, probably owned by Lieutenant-General Sir Archdale Wilson (1803-68). The scabbard is wood with a white metal top locket, to the reverse face of which is a secured ring, the whole covered with mid-brown animal (goat or donkey) skin sewn irregularly down the reverse face. There are signs that a small pointed chape was once fitted. The outline follows that of the blade very closely. The top locket simply strenghtens the throat and provides a mount for a suspension ring.
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Object Details
ID: | WPN1454.1 |
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Type: | Scabbard |
Display location: | Not on display |
Creator: | Unknown |
Date made: | 19th century |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
Measurements: | Overall: 25 mm x 505 mm x 55 mm |
Parts: |
Kindjal
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