09-02-2008, 07:10 AM
Yes, the Iberia falcata was sheathed and suspended using a baldric, just as greek machaidai/kopides. Lots of archaeological and iconographic info on that.
See for example
http://www.romanarmy.com/rat/viewtopic. ... 902#116902
See for example
http://www.romanarmy.com/rat/viewtopic. ... 902#116902