Pompeii Sword Reconstruction Thread

[Titus Marius Secundus]

Hi everyone, today is the last day working on the sword as it is now just finishing up with the stage of assembly. I have only a question for you experts, as to how the pieces are fastened to the scabbard. I know that with this particular locket, nails went through the front cross hangers, but not the backs at all? Also the chape.... Does a small nail get inserted anywhere hidden to help it not slide off? It stays on pretty snug, but if I were a soldier and it fell off and got damaged because the maker was too lazy not to put a nail in, I'd be pretty mad. Anyway enjoy the pictures and thank you all very much for your help. I'm sure there'll be a very happy sword owner soon!

Please note that the customer requested the brass to be lacquered so that's what the pictures are of as well.


Regards!