03-22-2010, 01:42 PM
1. There are different opinions on this, but I think the general opinion is to attach the baldric to 2 rings on the back and only one on the front.
2. I just tried it out. Just make the longer one a bit too ling and attach the smaller one. Now, holding the scabbard by the baldric, you can estimate how long the longer one should be. It all depends on how you would like to have your sword hanging and how far the rings of your scabbard are from each other.
3. As far as the sources suggest to us, I don't think there is an appropriate buckle. As far as I know nothing is identified as such. Some times one old interpretation of horse gear closures are seen on baldrics, but this isn't correct, following the more resent research. So, either buckle which looks like a period one would be okay, as it is totally speculation.
4. I would say as high as possible, such that you just can move your arm freely without interference with your sword.
2. I just tried it out. Just make the longer one a bit too ling and attach the smaller one. Now, holding the scabbard by the baldric, you can estimate how long the longer one should be. It all depends on how you would like to have your sword hanging and how far the rings of your scabbard are from each other.
3. As far as the sources suggest to us, I don't think there is an appropriate buckle. As far as I know nothing is identified as such. Some times one old interpretation of horse gear closures are seen on baldrics, but this isn't correct, following the more resent research. So, either buckle which looks like a period one would be okay, as it is totally speculation.
4. I would say as high as possible, such that you just can move your arm freely without interference with your sword.
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Jvrjenivs Peregrinvs Magnvs / FEBRVARIVS
A.K.A. Jurjen Draaisma
CORBVLO and Fectio
ALA I BATAVORUM
Jvrjenivs Peregrinvs Magnvs / FEBRVARIVS
A.K.A. Jurjen Draaisma
CORBVLO and Fectio
ALA I BATAVORUM
