Scabbard for Officer's Sword

1922.18.0002B

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Basic Information

Artifact Identification Scabbard for Officer's Sword   (1922.18.0002B)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Science & Technology T&E
  2. :
  3. Armaments
  4. :
  5. Armament Accessories
Artist/Maker Printed on sword: Batson London. 3270.
Geographic Location
Period/Date World War I, 1915 – 1919 CE
Culture British, English

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 91.5 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 4.6 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 4.5 cm
Weight 262 g
Measuring Remarks None
Materials Animal--Skin--without Fur/Feathers/Scales, Metal, Textile
Manufacturing Processes Cast?, Cutting, Forging?, Sewing, Tanning
Munsell Color Information Light Gray (10y 7.5/.5) -Silver at top Dark Reddish Brown (2.5yr 2/4) -Leather Light Brown (5yr 5/6) -Worn areas (light)

Research Remarks

Published Description N/A
Description N/A
Comparanda N/A
Bibliography N/A

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Courtesy of Thomas McLean Jasper
Reproduction no
Reproduction Information N/A

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