Presentation Sword Scabbard

Scabbard for presentation sword, which belonged to Captain James Analby Legard (died 1869). The scabbard comprises a wooden sheath, covered with light blue plush. The reverse of the scabbard bears the inscription 'Salter, Sword-Cutler to the Duke of Sussex, Corner of the Adelphi, 73 Strand, London'. The scabbard has two gilt lockets with rings and a gilt chape, all highly decorated. The top locket is embossed with an oval containing a depiction of the slaying of Medusa. The mid locket is embossed with an oval containing a depiction of Mars. The chape is embossed with an oval containing a depiction of Perseus.

Object Details

ID: WPN1021.1
Type: Presentation Sword Scabbard
Display location: Not on display
Creator: John Salter
Date made: 1830
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 20 mm x 840 mm x 55 mm
Parts: Presentation Sword
  • Presentation Sword Scabbard (WPN1021.1)
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