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Non-Metallic Sheath Construction
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06-07-2007, 05:02 AM
I was looking at the Commachio pics in the roman hideout, when i was stopped in my tracks.

http://www.romanhideout.com/images/it/comacchio/1.asp

This image looks very much like a fabric Gladius sheath covering with cross strapping. The proportions and size seem to be correct. Early Medieval imagery show similar sheath construction. So do we have examples of totally different sheath construction from metal framing and plates here?
Comments anyone?

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Non-Metallic Sheath Construction - by Malleus - 06-07-2007, 05:02 AM
Re: Non-Metallic Sheath Construction - by garrelt - 06-08-2007, 08:44 PM
Re: Non-Metallic Sheath Construction - by garrelt - 06-08-2007, 08:46 PM
Re: Non-Metallic Sheath Construction - by Malleus - 06-10-2007, 03:52 AM

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