AFGHAN GUN ACCESSORY BELT

rickystl · 1st February 2016, 11:22 AM

Hi Stu.
Yes, it looks like machine stiching to me. It appears to be an older scabbard with a much latter leather cover. The blade itself is still strong and sharp.
Rick.

David R · 1st February 2016, 12:03 PM

What struck me was how closely the buckle and other bits resembled the fittings on a Roman military belt of the first Century AD.

Kubur · 1st February 2016, 12:23 PM

David,

I think that you are more than right.
I had the same thought with the Caucasian belt, so Roman for me.
And I don't talk about the Kindjal and the Roman gladius...
I guess Romans stroke the Caucasian / Central Asian traditions (including Rick's belt, that I suspect to be from Northern Afghanistan).

Kubur

Kubur · 1st February 2016, 12:29 PM

more clear

rickystl · 6th February 2016, 05:55 PM

Thank you all for your interest and comments. Much appreciated.
I'll let you know how the coat rack stand idea works out.

LOL. It will at least allow me to display a bunch of items in one corner.

Rick.

1st February 2016, 12:03 PM	#2
David R Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 1,134	What struck me was how closely the buckle and other bits resembled the fittings on a Roman military belt of the first Century AD. Attached Images

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Kubur Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 2,145	David, I think that you are more than right. I had the same thought with the Caucasian belt, so Roman for me. And I don't talk about the Kindjal and the Roman gladius... I guess Romans stroke the Caucasian / Central Asian traditions (including Rick's belt, that I suspect to be from Northern Afghanistan). Kubur Attached Images

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Kubur Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 2,145	more clear Attached Images

1st February 2016, 11:22 AM	#1
rickystl Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: St. Louis, MO area. Posts: 1,633	Hi Stu. Yes, it looks like machine stiching to me. It appears to be an older scabbard with a much latter leather cover. The blade itself is still strong and sharp. Rick.

6th February 2016, 05:55 PM	#5
rickystl Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: St. Louis, MO area. Posts: 1,633	Thank you all for your interest and comments. Much appreciated. I'll let you know how the coat rack stand idea works out. LOL. It will at least allow me to display a bunch of items in one corner. Rick.