A ‘rich baldric’ is mentioned in a Latin will dated to 867AD :p.119.Worn high on the side in a not dissimilar fashion to the Romans. Scabbard hanging styles Swords on baldrics Bj.957 Wooden scabbard for a sword of Petersen type H.Bj.944 Wooden scabbard for a sword of Petersen type H.Bj.942 Wooden scabbard for a sword of Petersen type St ?.Bj.842 Wooden scabbard for a sword of Petersen type H.Bj.834 Wooden scabbard for a sword of Petersen type X.Bj.832 Traces of a wooden scabbard for a sword of Petersen type Y.Bj.750 Wooden scabbard for a sword of Petersen type H.Bj.736 Traces of a wooden scabbard for a sword of Petersen type H.Bj.644 Wooden scabbard for a sword of Petersen type H.Bj.542 Traces of a wooden scabbard for a sword of Petersen type H.Bj.324a Wooden scabbard for a sword of Petersen type V.Bj.520 Wooden scabbard for a sword of Petersen type Y.Bj.514 Wooden scabbard for a sword of Petersen type H.30 have been a Petersen Typology and 13 have associated remains of a scabbard. Schortens :p.639ģ5 swords have been found in graves in Birka.Covered in stamped gold (late C10-11th).Two rows, 3cm apart, of decorative metal rivets was located in the area of the top mount. The outer layer of leather has 3 diamond cut outs down its front. The outer horizontal top layer of wood may be of very thin wood or bast (possibly used to bind instead of textile?). 10 of these had partial remains of scabbards still attached. :p.127ġ2 swords were recovered from the Harbour at Hedeby. DLs 274 28cm remains of embossed leather scabbard cover (AD 1025-1075).DLS 273 44cm remains of embossed leather (calf) scabbard cover (AD 1035-1055).DLS 272 42cm remains of embossed leather scabbard cover (AD 1000-1100).Pelt hair found between two laths of wood (1.2mm thick) (AD ?). DLS 271 fragments of leather cover, pelt hair and wood.DLS 270 27cm remains of leather scabbard cover (AD 1050-1075).DLS 269 32cm remains of embossed leather scabbard cover (AD 1050-1100).DLS 268 18cm remains of leather scabbard cover (AD 1050-1100).There are 53 fragmentary scabbards from Dublin. The associated sword was probably a Petersen type H. There were no metal fittings associated with the scabbard or any evidence of a leather cover. 2 thin laths of wood, either side of the blade and lined with sheepskin or similar. The associated sword was probably an undercoated Petersen type H with a grip bound with horizontal binding of S-plied yarn. The textile spiral binding started at the mouth and extended 8cm down the scabbard. The textile spiral binding started at the mouth and extended 11cm down the scabbard. Textile spiral binding over the leather cover A 15mm slit is on either side of the impression. Impression of a stiffener visible on the inside, the top of which is 85mm from the top. :p.3494 :cat.250Ĥ fragments from possibly more than one scabbard This is probably an over simplification and more information can be found in the Construction section. Scabbards seem to be predominately made up of 4 layer: Skeiðir, slidrar or spænir – refer to the two wooden sides of the scabbard :p.187.Skálpr – a less frequent term to describe a bag or cover and probably refers to the leather sheath :p.187.Umgerð or umgjorð – used for a complete scabbard :p.187.
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