08-10-2013, 04:01 AM
The sword for durostorum Silistra, dating to the early 4th century with part of the scabbard and handle still in place has reports attached to it indicating that it was not covered in leather originally. Regarding skin products being present, I dont think any were.
Leather can leave impressions on materials even if the actual leather no longer exists, so skin materials remaining certainly does not mean it has leather..
Leather can leave impressions on materials even if the actual leather no longer exists, so skin materials remaining certainly does not mean it has leather..
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