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.
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Object Details
ID: | WPN1021.1 |
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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
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